Southwest Cottage Cheese Chicken Corn Skillet
This southwest chicken skillet is creamy, colorful, and full of bold easy dinner flavor that makes weeknights feel a whole lot better. The corn brings a little sweetness, the chicken keeps it hearty, and the cheesy cottage cheese finish ties everything together in the best way.
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 diced chicken. Cook until browned on the outside and nearly cooked through.
Add the onion, bell pepper, and corn and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and the corn turns glossy.
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 until it melts into the skillet and coats everything in a creamy layer.
Sprinkle the cheddar over the top and cover for a minute or two until melted.
Finish with chopped cilantro and give everything one gentle stir.
Serve hot straight from the skillet. It is creamy, colorful, and packed with that cozy southwest flavor people love.
Nutrition: 295 kcal | 29 g protein | 11 g carbs | 14 g fat
