Description
This Protein Fajita Chicken Bake is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines the goodness of cottage cheese with savory fajita chicken. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced chicken until cooked through.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder to the chicken and mix well.
- In a baking dish, layer the cottage cheese, cooked chicken mixture, sliced bell pepper, and onion.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can add your favorite vegetables to enhance the flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg