Description
This Quick Cottage Cheese BBQ Chicken Bowl is a high-protein, flavorful meal perfect for busy days. Tender BBQ chicken is paired with creamy cottage cheese and ranch dressing for a deliciously satisfying bowl. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an easy, nutritious option for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast filet
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese (reduced fat)
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bake the chicken filet on a tray for 20 minutes or until fully cooked (internal temp: 165°F/75°C).
Mix cottage cheese and ranch dressing in a bowl until smooth.
Coat the cooked chicken with warmed BBQ sauce.
Assemble the bowl: Add BBQ chicken over the cottage cheese mixture. Top with cheddar and extra BBQ sauce.
Serve & Enjoy!
Notes
Add Grains – Serve over quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice.
Make it Spicy – Add hot sauce or chili flakes.
Extra Veggies – Mix in spinach, cherry tomatoes, or bell peppers.
Low-Carb Option – Serve in a lettuce wrap instead of a bowl.
Dairy-Free – Swap cottage cheese and ranch for plant-based alternatives.
Meal Prep Friendly – Store separately and assemble before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: High-Protein Meals
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
