Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound chicken breast, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Methods:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add the chicken. Let it brown well before stirring too often so the pan develops deeper flavor.
Add the onion, bell pepper, and corn and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and everything looks glossy and fragrant.
Stir in the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt, letting the spices bloom in the hot pan for about 30 seconds.
Lower the heat slightly and fold in the cottage cheese, stirring until it melts into a creamy coating around the chicken and vegetables.
Sprinkle the cheddar over the top and cover the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese melts beautifully.
Give everything one gentle stir so the melted cheese pulls through the skillet without breaking the creamy texture.
Finish with cilantro and serve hot. It is rich, colorful, and exactly the kind of easy skillet dinner people go back for.
Nutrition: 295 kcal | 29 g protein | 11 g carbs | 14 g fat
