Description
This Zucchini and Chicken Protein Bowl is a fast, high-protein, low-carb meal perfect for post-workout recovery or clean eating. Juicy chicken, golden sautéed zucchini, and cool cottage cheese come together in one comforting, satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add zucchini slices, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 5–7 minutes until tender and lightly golden.
- Stir in diced chicken and cook for another 2–3 minutes until warmed through.
- Transfer to a bowl and top with cottage cheese.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add crumbled bacon or fresh herbs like basil for extra flavor.
- Swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt or ricotta if preferred.
- Use tofu or chickpeas instead of chicken for a vegetarian version.
- Mix a spoonful of cottage cheese into the pan for a creamier result.
- Store in separate containers if meal prepping for the week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken protein bowl, zucchini bowl, post-workout meal, cottage cheese bowl