Description
A flavorful and nutritious chicken bowl featuring tangy lemon pepper seasoning and creamy cottage cheese, ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp sliced jalapeños
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add cooked shredded chicken to the skillet and spread it out evenly.
- Season the chicken with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt; cook for about 5-7 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese with ranch dressing and cracked black pepper.
- Spoon the cottage cheese mixture into serving bowls.
- Add the warm lemon pepper chicken on top of the cottage cheese.
- Distribute diced cucumbers over the chicken.
- Scatter avocado cubes over the top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Add sliced jalapeños and lemon zest as finishing touches.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best texture and flavor. Can be customized with additional veggies or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken bowl, healthy meal, lemon pepper, cottage cheese, quick dinner