Description
A quick and easy Cottage Cheese BBQ Chicken Bowl featuring tender oven-baked chicken coated in tangy BBQ sauce, creamy ranch-infused cottage cheese, and topped with shredded cheddar. A satisfying, protein-packed meal perfect for a fast lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Toppings
- 1 chicken filet
- 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s recommended)
Cottage Cheese Mixture
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing (Hidden Valley Ranch preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat and Cook the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the chicken filet on a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is no longer pink inside.
- Prepare the Cottage Cheese Mixture: While the chicken bakes, combine the low-fat cottage cheese and ranch dressing in a bowl. Blend or whisk until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Heat the Chicken with BBQ Sauce: After baking, remove the chicken from the oven. In a pan over medium heat, warm the BBQ sauce, then add the cooked chicken breast and toss to evenly coat it with the sauce.
- Assemble the Bowl: In a serving bowl, combine the BBQ-coated chicken and the creamy cottage cheese mixture. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for food safety.
- You can substitute the chicken filet with chicken thighs or pre-cooked chicken for faster prep.
- For extra heat, add a dash of hot sauce or jalapeños to the BBQ sauce.
- This recipe can be adapted to gluten-free by confirming the BBQ sauce and ranch dressing are gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: BBQ chicken bowl, cottage cheese chicken, quick chicken dinner, healthy chicken recipe, low-fat chicken bowl, ranch cottage cheese
