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Chicken Black Bean Cottage Cheese Skillet

25-Minute Chicken Black Bean Cottage Cheese Skillet

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A quick and flavorful one-pot meal featuring chicken, black beans, corn, and creamy cottage cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 cup black beans, cooked (drained and rinsed if canned)
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: chopped cilantro and lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced chicken; season with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Cook 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Stir in black beans and corn; cook 3–4 minutes until heated through.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in cottage cheese until creamy and evenly coated; adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Serve hot with chopped cilantro and lime wedges, or accompany with rice, tortillas, or over salad greens.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen corn.
  • Adjust chili powder to your preferred spice level.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southwest
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg