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Cottage Cheese BBQ Chicken Bowl Recipe

Cottage Cheese BBQ Chicken Bowl Recipe for Quick Comfort Food

Enjoy this Cottage Cheese BBQ Chicken Bowl Recipe for a quick and nutritious meal packed with flavor and protein.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillet
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Select your favorite brand
For the Cottage Cheese Mixture
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Low-fat or full-fat options work
  • 1/4 cup Ranch Dressing Optional
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Freshly shredded for better melting
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Cooking
  • 1 spray Cooking Spray

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Tray
  • mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • Forks

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking tray.
  2. Pat the chicken breast dry and season with salt and pepper. Lightly spray the baking tray with cooking spray and place the chicken on it.
  3. Bake the chicken for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let it rest for 3 minutes.
  4. Combine cottage cheese with ranch dressing in a bowl and mix until smooth. Set aside.
  5. Shred the chicken using two forks and mix with BBQ sauce until coated.
  6. In a serving bowl, layer the cottage cheese mixture, BBQ chicken, and top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 50gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is highly customizable; feel free to add different toppings and seasonings to suit your taste.

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