These Keto Lemon Pepper Ranch Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowls have a creamy and tarty flavor. We prepare these cheese bowls with lemon pepper seasoning, cottage cheese, lemon juice, chicken breast, lemon zest, ranch seasoning mix, olive oil, black pepper, garlic powder, cheddar cheese, green onions, cucumber, and avocado. These cheese bowls contain 380 calories and four grams of net carbs. We make these cheese bowls in just twenty-five minutes. You can prepare them, as we store these cheese bowls in the freezer for 40-60 days. These Keto Lemon Pepper Ranch Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowls are excellent for beverages, sides, breakfasts, occasions, get-togethers, parties, short events, lunches, gatherings, and dinners. You can serve these cheese bowls with keto garlic butter cloud bread, roasted Parmesan zucchini, keto avocado cucumber salad, keto guacamole dip, or mushroom soup.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Course: Main Course, Lunch Bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Duration: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Portion size: 1 bowl
- Cooking mode: Stovetop
- Total servings: 4 servings
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Overall time: 25 minutes
TOOLS:
- Cutting board
- Big skillet
- Bowls
- Sharp knife
- Measuring spoons
- Spatula
- Serving bowls
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups chicken breast
- 1½ cups cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- One tablespoon of lemon juice
- ¼ cup cucumber
- One teaspoon Lemon zest
- ¼ cup avocado
- 1½ teaspoon Lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 tbsp green onions
- 1 tsp Ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tbsp cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
INGREDIENT NOTES:
LEMON PEPPER SEASONING:
- Lemon pepper seasoning delivers a strong and peppery flavor. We may utilize black pepper or dried lemon peel as a replacement.
CHICKEN BREASTS:
- Chicken breasts are used to make these cheese bowls. You can switch it out with chicken thighs, grilled turkey, or rotisserie chicken.
COTTAGE CHEESE:
- This cheese gives a powerful flavor and a cheesy texture. We can swap it with mascarpone, high-fat Greek yogurt, or ricotta.
RANCH SEASONING:
- Ranch seasoning provides a savory flavor to these cheese bowls. You can replace it with homemade ranch seasoning.
BUTTER:
- Butter makes the texture golden and rich. We can alternate it with olive oil, ghee, or avocado oil.
AVOCADO:
- Acocado aids in balancing the ranch and tarty lemon flavors. You can substitute it with diced cucumbers, olive slices, or guacamole.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the butter in a pan.
- Include the diced chicken & slowly cook for four minutes till they become golden & warmed.
- Coat the chicken with black pepper, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, & ranch seasoning.
- Include the lemon zest & juice.
- Cook for an extra two minutes to mix the flavor.
- Gently cool the chicken and include a foundation layer of cottage cheese in serving bowls.
- Garnish with seasoned lemon-pepper chicken
- Include the green onions, cucumber, shredded cheddar cheese & avocado.
- Gently stir them and then serve.
TIPS:
- Use high-fat cottage cheese to maintain a keto diet.
- Include additional lemon zest to make a powerful citrus flavor.
- Utilize the rotisserie chicken for immediate cooking.
- You may utilize powdered red pepper flakes for an extra spicy taste.
- Refrigerate the assembled bowl for fifteen minutes to provide a fresh taste.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Garlic Butter Broccoli
- Parmesan Zucchini
- Lemon Garlic Asparagus
- Green Beans with Almonds
SALADS:
- Keto Avocado Cucumber
- Greek
- Keto Coleslaw
- Spinach Feta
KETO ADD-ONS:
- Sliced Avocado
- Boiled Eggs
- Olives & Cheese
- Guacamole
SOUPS:
- Broccoli Cheddar
- Cauliflower
- Chicken Zoodle
- Keto Mushroom Soup
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep the cottage cheese mixture & chicken in a closed vessel and stock them for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Store the seasoned chicken for forty to sixty days.
FAQs:
Are these cheese bowls good for keto or not?
- Yes, they are perfect for keto, as we make these cheese bowls with keto products.
May I increase the fat content?
- Yes, you can use shredded cheese, avocado, or olive oil.
Can I make these cheese bowls earlier?
- Yes, you can prepare these cheese bowls earlier, because they freeze perfectly for two months.
Will I utilize canned chicken?
- Sure, you can use it, but strain it properly & garnish it similarly as you season the freshly cooked chicken.
Can we eat these cheese bowls cold?
- Yes, you can eat them chilled as you want.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 380 kcal
Sodium: 620 mg
Net carbs: 4 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sugar: 2 g
Fats: 20 g
Proteins: 40 g
Portion size: 1 bowl
Total carbs: 5.5 g