Description
This Greek Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl is a protein-packed meal that combines tender, seasoned chicken with creamy cottage cheese, fresh veggies, and zesty Greek flavors. It’s a healthy and satisfying bowl that’s perfect for healthy dinner recipes or a quick lunch idea. Rich in protein, this bowl is a great choice for a light but filling meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
For the Bowl:
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Rub the mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the bowl: In each bowl, add a scoop of cottage cheese. Top with diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta.
- Top with chicken: Slice the cooked chicken and add it on top of the veggies and cottage cheese.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle some olive oil and lemon juice over the veggies.
- You can swap the cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a smoother texture.
- Add extra veggies like bell peppers or spinach to customize the bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg