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Queso Chicken Cottage Cheese Bake

5-Star Queso Chicken Cottage Cheese Bake Will Hook Your Family

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A creamy and protein-packed bake combining shredded chicken with cottage cheese, cheddar, and Monterey Jack, flavored with chili powder, cumin, and garlic. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Pickled jalapeños for heat, sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×9 baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
  2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth. Whisk in eggs, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fold in shredded chicken and most of the shredded cheese until evenly coated.
  4. Pour mixture into the baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and optional jalapeños.
  5. Bake for 22–28 minutes until bubbly and golden. Check doneness with a knife.
  6. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
  • Adjust spice levels to preference.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg