High-Protein Chicken Enchilada Bake
A flavorful, Mexican-inspired bake featuring shredded chicken breast and a creamy, high-protein cottage cheese sauce. It is perfect for family dinners and incredibly easy to reheat for lunches.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Cortney + Lila
Cortney created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Meal Prep Champion: This dish actually tastes better the next day as the flavors meld together. Keep it in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
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Combine the cottage cheese
In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, salsa, and taco seasoning. Blend on high for 30 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
Look for: completely smooth and creamy
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Combine the shredded chicken breast
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken breast, black beans, and diced red bell pepper.
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Pour the blended cottage cheese sauce over…
Pour the blended cottage cheese sauce over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Look for: everything is evenly coated
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking…
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it in an even layer. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the top is slightly golden.
Look for: the edges are bubbling and the top is slightly golden
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Let the bake rest for 5 minutes…
Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving. Portion into containers for easy-to-reheat lunches throughout the week.
Allow: 5 minutes
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