Cooking with Kimmi - High-Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Quesadilla

New Year’s Resolution #5: “I want something filling that keeps me on track Part two.”

Hey team,

Kimmi here — 

Why this one works: Fast, high-protein, minimal ingredients, and very “weeknight gains” energy. Cottage cheese gives creaminess + protein without turning it into a calorie bomb.

Macros (approx, per serve)

• Protein: ~40–45g

• Carbs: ~30g

• Fats: ~12–15g

Ingredients

• 1 large whole-wheat tortilla

• 120–150g cooked chicken breast, shredded

• ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese

• ¼ cup grated mozzarella or tasty cheese

• 1 tsp olive oil or butter spray

• Optional: paprika, garlic powder, chilli flakes, salt & pepper

Method

1. Blend the cottage cheese (optional but recommended) until smooth for a sour-cream-style texture.

2. In a bowl, mix chicken, cottage cheese, spices, and half the grated cheese.

3. Heat a pan over medium heat and lightly oil.

4. Spread the mixture over one half of the tortilla, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, fold.

5. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

6. Slice and serve,

Upgrade Options

• Extra fibre: Add spinach or capsicum

• Spicy: Jalapeños + chipotle powder ( Jase likes this on the vege version ) 

• Post-workout: Add a second tortilla and double the chicken

• Cut phase: Use a low-carb wrap, or lose it altogether and use a bowl and skip extra cheese