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Cottage Cheese BBQ Chicken Bowl

Juicy Cottage Cheese BBQ Chicken Bowl That's Ready in 30 Minutes

Enjoy a quick and healthy Cottage Cheese BBQ Chicken Bowl, ready in just 30 minutes with tender chicken, zesty BBQ sauce, and creamy cottage cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces skinless chicken breasts low-calorie protein source
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce low-sugar version recommended
For the Creamy Base
  • 1 cup cottage cheese can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing optional dairy-free version
For the Topping
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese optional to reduce calories

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • medium-sized bowl
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare the baking tray by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Place the skinless chicken breasts on the prepared baking tray and bake for about 20 minutes until fully cooked.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together cottage cheese and ranch dressing until smooth.
  4. Warm the BBQ sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
  5. Cut the baked chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss it in the warm BBQ sauce until coated.
  6. Assemble by layering the creamy cottage cheese mixture in a bowl and topping it with BBQ chicken.
  7. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and add any additional toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, serve right after assembling to retain the creamy texture and flavor.

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