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Cottage Cheese BBQ Chicken Bowl: A Delicious and Healthy Meal Idea

  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Savor a flavorful Cottage Cheese BBQ Chicken Bowl featuring tender BBQ chicken, sautéed vegetables, and creamy cottage cheese, all served over brown rice or quinoa. This nutritious and easy-to-make dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, offering a delicious blend of textures and tastes in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (your choice of flavor)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cooked chicken with the barbecue sauce. Stir well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
  2. For added flavor, season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Set the chicken aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. If you haven’t already cooked the brown rice or quinoa, rinse 1 cup of either under cold water.
  5. In a medium saucepan, add the rinsed rice or quinoa along with 2 cups of water or chicken broth.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes for rice or 12-15 minutes for quinoa, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  8. While the rice or quinoa is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  9. Add the diced bell peppers and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
  10. If using frozen corn, add it to the skillet with the bell peppers and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through. If using canned corn, add it at the end to warm it up without overcooking.
  11. Stir in the black beans and cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. In a large serving bowl or individual bowls, start by adding a base of cooked brown rice or quinoa.
  13. Layer the sautéed vegetables (bell peppers, corn, and black beans) over the rice or quinoa.
  14. Add a generous portion of the BBQ chicken on top of the vegetables.
  15. Spoon cottage cheese over the chicken, allowing it to melt slightly from the heat of the chicken.
  16. Top with diced avocado and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the entire bowl.
  17. If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro for an added burst of flavor.

Notes

  • Der Teig darf während der Ruhezeit nicht bewegt werden.
  • Für ein intensiveres Knoblaucharoma können mehr Zehen verwendet werden.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

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