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High Protein Chicken Taco Bowl: Blended Cottage Cheese

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High Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Taco Bowl recipe! Enjoy a delicious, easy meal featuring creamy cottage cheese instead of sour cream.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Chicken, Healthy, Mexican
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken::
  • 2.5 oz chicken (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 2.5 tbsp salsa (I like Pace chunky salsa for extra texture)
  • 2 tsp taco seasoning
For the cottage cheese dip::
  • 5 oz cottage cheese (I use Good Culture for a thicker consistency)
  • 5 cherry tomatoes
  • 0.75 tsp pickled jalapeños (finely minced, about 1/8-inch pieces)
  • 3 tbsp cheese
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • 1.5 tsp cilantro
  • 1 pinch tajin
For serving::
  • tortilla chips (thicker style helps scooping the heavy dip)

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes. Place the chicken in a microwave-safe bowl with salsa and taco seasoning. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until cooked through, stirring halfway if needed. Meanwhile, combine cottage cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, finely minced pickled jalapeños, and onion powder in a blender. Blend until smooth and dip-like.
  2. Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the shredded cheese. Microwave for 1 minute, stirring halfway through to ensure even heating and prevent separation.
  3. Transfer the warm cheese dip to a serving bowl. Top with the cooked chicken mixture. Garnish with fresh cilantro, a sprinkle of additional cheese if desired, and a pinch of Tajin. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I've totally used ground turkey instead of chicken cubes when I'm feeling a different vibe, and it works wonderfully.
Just cook it in a skillet first, then mix