Description
A nutritious and delicious chicken taco bowl packed with protein, creamy cottage cheese, and zesty salsa. Perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 oz chicken (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 2.5 tbsp salsa
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 5 oz cottage cheese
- 5 cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.75 tsp pickled jalapeños (finely minced)
- 3 tbsp cheese
- 0.25 tsp onion powder
- 1.5 tsp cilantro
- 1 pinch tajin
- tortilla chips (thicker style)
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes. Place the chicken in a microwave-safe bowl and mix in the salsa and taco seasoning. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
- Combine the cottage cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, minced pickled jalapeños, and onion powder in a blender. Blend until smooth with a dip-like consistency.
- Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the shredded cheese and microwave for 1 minute, stirring halfway for even heating.
- Transfer the warm cheese dip to a serving bowl and top with the cooked chicken mixture. Garnish with fresh cilantro, additional cheese, and a sprinkle of Tajin.
- Serve with thicker tortilla chips for scooping.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in salsa and taco seasoning before cooking. You can also substitute chicken with tofu or beans for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg