Description
This nutrient-dense cottage cheese chicken bowl is the perfect lunch or dinner for those seeking a balance of lean protein and fresh vegetables. By using creamy, mild cottage cheese as a dressing-like base, this dish provides long-lasting satiety from casein protein while allowing the savory grilled chicken and crisp garden produce to shine. It is a quick, easy, and flavorful meal-prep friendly option that satisfies without feeling heavy.
Ingredients
2 chicken breast fillets
1.5 cups cottage cheese (2% or 4% fat)
1 English hothouse cucumber, diced
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden brown, then let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
While chicken rests, dice the cucumber and halve the tomatoes.
Divide the cottage cheese into two serving bowls.
Top the cottage cheese with the sliced chicken, cucumber, and tomatoes.
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
Store chicken and vegetables separately from the cottage cheese if meal prepping to ensure the vegetables remain crisp. You can substitute chicken with turkey tenderloin if preferred, and use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese if you desire a tangier flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 110mg