Description
A wholesome, protein-packed bowl featuring BBQ chicken, creamy whipped cottage cheese, and fresh toppings. Perfect for a filling lunch or dinner, and great for meal prep!
Ingredients
1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
2⁄3 cup whipped cottage cheese
2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
1⁄2 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice (optional)
1⁄4 cup black beans (optional)
1⁄4 cup corn kernels
1⁄4 avocado, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. If you’re not using pre-cooked chicken, season and grill or roast the chicken breast until fully cooked. Then shred or chop it.
2. Toss the chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated. Heat it slightly if you prefer it warm.
3. In a serving bowl, spread the whipped cottage cheese as the base.
4. Layer on cooked grains (if using), followed by BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and chopped onion.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with cilantro, and serve fresh.
Notes
Use whipped or blended cottage cheese for the smoothest texture.
Meal prep tip: Store each element separately and assemble when ready to eat.
Add crunchy toppings like cucumbers or crushed tortilla chips for texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-cook or grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: high protein, cottage cheese, BBQ chicken, bowl