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A white Cottage Cheese Chicken Taco Bowl brimming with shredded chicken, sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, and cheese pairs perfectly with chips on a wooden surface.

Cottage Cheese Chicken Taco Bowl Recipe

Bethany Galloway
This high-protein cottage cheese chicken taco bowl is a delicious, satisfying meal packed with lean protein, creamy texture, and bold taco flavors. It’s quick to make, easy to customize, and perfect for meal prep or a healthy lunch.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 303
Protein 36

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Cottage Cheese Taco Dip

  • 113 grams cottage cheese - 1/2 cup
  • 2 cherry tomatoes - 40g
  • 1.5 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon pickled jalapeños - 3 slices
  • 1 tablespoon grated cheese

Toppings

  • 1 teaspoon cilantro
  • 3 cherry tomatoes - diced
  • 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese - grates
  • pickled jalapenos - optional
  • tortilla chips - optional
  • pinch tajin - optional

Instructions

Taco chicken

  • Add the taco chicken, salsa, and taco seasoning to a small bowl and mix well.
    60 grams shredded chicken, 2 tablespoons salsa, 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • Heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, until heated through.

Cottage Cheese Taco Dip

  • Add the cottage cheese, cherry tomatoes, taco seasoning, and pickled jalapenos to a bowl or blender.
    113 grams cottage cheese, 2 cherry tomatoes, 1.5 teaspoons taco seasoning, 0.5 teaspoon pickled jalapeños
  • Blend until smooth (I use an immersion blender).
  • Add the cheddar cheese on top and microwave for 1 minute, stirring half way through.
    1 tablespoon grated cheese

To assemble

  • Add the cottage cheese taco dip to the bottom of a bowl and top it with the warmed taco chicken, diced tomatoes, cilantro, grated cheese, and pickled jalapenos.
    1 teaspoon cilantro, 3 cherry tomatoes, 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese, pickled jalapenos
  • Sprinkle a pinch of Tajin on top, and dig in with tortilla chips!
    pinch tajin, tortilla chips

Notes

  • Make it smoother: Blend the cottage cheese extra well for a super creamy dip. A food processor works great if you want an ultra-smooth texture.
  • Adjust the spice: Like it mild? Skip the jalapeños and use mild salsa. Want it fiery? Add hot sauce or extra chili powder.
  • Double it up: This recipe is easy to scale up for meal prep. Make a double batch and store extras for quick meals.
  • Swap the protein: Not into chicken? Use lean ground beef, turkey, or even shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Add extra crunch: Crushed tortilla chips, shredded lettuce, or even bell peppers can add a satisfying crunch.
 

Storage instructions:

  • Refrigerate: Store the taco chicken and cottage cheese dip separately in airtight containers. They’ll stay fresh for 3-4 days in the fridge.
  • Reheat the chicken: Warm the taco chicken in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or heat it on the stove until hot. The cottage cheese dip is best enjoyed cold or lightly warmed.
  • Keep toppings fresh: Store fresh toppings like diced tomatoes and cilantro separately to keep them crisp and fresh.
  • Meal prep tip: Assemble everything except the toppings in containers for grab-and-go lunches throughout the week.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 944IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 2mg