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Quick Cottage Cheese BBQ Chicken Bowl

A quick and satisfying bowl featuring tender BBQ chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and a base of quinoa or brown rice, perfect for a weeknight dinner or quick lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Rotisserie chicken works great!
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce Your favorite brand or homemade.
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice Optionally, you can use other bases.
Optional Toppings
  • diced avocado For extra creaminess.
  • chopped green onions Adds freshness.
  • fresh cilantro For garnishing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start with cooked chicken, which can be shredded rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, or any leftover chicken you may have in the fridge.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce. Stir it well, letting it simmer for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
  3. While the chicken is heating, in a large bowl, place a serving of cooked quinoa or brown rice as the base.
  4. Spoon a generous amount of cottage cheese on top of the quinoa or rice.
  5. Once the BBQ chicken is ready, spoon it on top of the cottage cheese layer. Feel free to add your favorite toppings.
  6. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Quick Cottage Cheese BBQ Chicken Bowl while it’s warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Reheat chicken in the microwave until heated through, keeping cottage cheese separate until serving.