Chicken Bacon Ranch Cottage Cheese Bowl

This chicken bacon ranch cottage cheese bowl is a high-protein, flavor-packed meal you can enjoy anytime. It’s simple, quick to make, and combines creamy, tangy cottage cheese with savory chicken and crispy bacon. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a post-workout bite!

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Main Course

Servings

Calories 376

Protein 56

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

160 g cottage cheese - 3/4 cup
60 g shredded chicken - 1/2 cup, warmed or cold, see notes
2 cooked bacon strips - chopped, warmed or cold, see notes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch of salt - to taste

Instructions

Begin by adding the cottage cheese, garlic powder, dried parsley, chives, dill, onion powder, black pepper and salt to a bowl and mix them together well. Taste and season.
160 g cottage cheese, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried chives, 1/2 teaspoon dried dill, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, Pinch of salt
(Optional) Warm the chicken and bacon in the microwave for 30-60 seconds if desired.
Top the cottage cheese ranch with chicken and bacon.
60 g shredded chicken, 2 cooked bacon strips
Either mix it all together or leave it as is. Enjoy!

Notes

For meal prepping 5 portions, I used my instant pot shredded chicken recipe for the chicken, and air fryer bacon for the bacon.
You can heat the chicken and bacon in the microwave if you're not cooking it fresh.
Season to taste: Start with the recommended amounts for the herbs and spices, but feel free to adjust them to suit your flavor preferences.
Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs can elevate the flavor if you have them on hand—just double the amount since dried herbs are more concentrated.
Prep ahead: Make the shredded chicken and bacon in advance to save time during assembly.
Choose your texture: Cottage cheese comes in small and large curd varieties; pick the one you prefer for this recipe.
Keep it simple: If you're short on time, pre-cooked chicken and microwaveable bacon are fantastic shortcuts.

Storage instructions

Separate: Store cottage cheese, chicken, and bacon in separate airtight containers to keep everything fresh.
Refrigerate: Keep all ingredients in the fridge and consume within 3-4 days for the best flavor and texture.
Reheating: Warm the chicken and bacon in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or in a skillet before assembling, or enjoy them cold for a no-heat meal.