Cottage Cheese Ranch Rice Bowls
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring creamy cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, and tender chicken served over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 lb chicken, cubed
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, or spinach)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rice in a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water to a boil. Add rice and a pinch of salt. Cover and reduce heat to low, simmer according to package instructions.
- Sauté the cubed chicken in a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat seasoned with salt and pepper for about 6-8 minutes.
- Add diced vegetables to the skillet and sauté for another 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Mix in cottage cheese and remaining ranch seasoning, stirring until combined and heated through.
- Assembly: Start with rice in a bowl, then top with chicken and cottage cheese blend.
Notes
Serve with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese, Ranch, Rice Bowls, Comfort Food, Chicken, Quick Meal