Queso Chicken

Super easy and crazy high in protein. This is a great meal prep for the week too! Black beans are such a great carb/starch option for healthier blood sugar levels because they’re packed with insoluble fiber. This can help with insulin sensitivity too.

Indulge in the rich and flavorful Queso Chicken, a dish that combines succulent chicken with the creamy goodness of cottage cheese queso. Begin by preparing 4 chicken breasts, totaling about 3 lbs, ensuring they are seasoned to perfection.

Enhance the dish with the addition of 1 can (15.5 oz) of black beans, providing a hearty and nutritious element to the ensemble. Pour in an 8 oz jar of your favorite salsa, adding a burst of vibrant flavors to the mix. To intensify the Southwestern essence, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning, if desired, over the ingredients.

Now, elevate the dish to a new level by incorporating a batch of homemade cottage cheese queso. This velvety and cheesy component will envelop the chicken and beans in a delectable blanket of flavor.

Bake the ensemble until the chicken is cooked through, and the flavors meld together perfectly. Serve your Queso Chicken over rice, alongside tortillas, or on its own, letting the creamy queso and savory components create a symphony of taste. Enjoy the delightful fusion of textures and flavors in this satisfying and easy-to-make dish.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 chicken breasts, about 3 lbs

• 1 - 15.5 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 8 oz jarred salsa

• 1 T taco seasoning, optional

• 1 batch Cottage Cheese Queso

  • 1 - 16 oz low-fat cottage cheese, I used @goodculture

  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast

  • 1 tsp taco seasoning

    STEPS

1. Make the Cottage Cheese Queso by blending all ingredients in a blender or food processor and set aside.

2. In a slow cooker, place chicken on the bottom, then beans, then salsa, then queso. Cook on low 4-5 hours or high 3 hours.

3. Remove chicken and shred. Return to pan and stir.

4. Serve over chips, salsa, or in a tortilla.

Queso Chicken

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Servings: 8

Author: The Peachie Spoon

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 3 Hour: 3 H & 10 M

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, about 3 lbs
• 1 - 15.5 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 8 oz jarred salsa
• 1 T taco seasoning, optional
• 1 batch Cottage Cheese Queso

Steps

1. In a slow cooker, place chicken on the bottom, then beans, then salsa, then queso.
2. Cook on low 4-5 hours or high 3 hours.
3. Remove chicken and shred. Return to pan and stir.
4. Serve over chips, salsa, or in a tortilla.

Nourishment Breakdown

Calories

308

Fat

6.5 g

Starch/Carbs

15 g

Protein

48 g

Fiber

3 g

Per 1 cup serving

PROTEIN chicken, cottage cheese, yeast

FAT Some in cottage cheese and chicken 

FIBER salsa, beans

CARB/STARCH beans

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