Chicken & Broccoli Bowl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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¾ cup fresh broccoli, chopped into ½- to 1-inch pieces
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½ cup rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped into small chunks
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½ cup low-fat (2% milkfat) cottage cheese
→ Seasonings
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Toppings
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3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
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¼ cup crushed pork rinds
# Instructions:
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Chop or tear rotisserie chicken and broccoli into small chunks. In a food processor, pulse cottage cheese with paprika and garlic powder until smooth.
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In a small microwaveable bowl, add chopped broccoli. Cover with plate or other microwaveable cover for steaming. Heat for 1 minute. Remove and taste for doneness (should be just tender). If not tender, heat for another 15 seconds until desired tenderness. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Spoon cottage cheese mixture into medium-size, microwavable bowl and combine with chicken and steamed broccoli. Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
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Heat in microwave, uncovered, for 1 minute and 30 seconds. The cheese topping should be melted and interior thoroughly heated. Heat in additional 15-second increments as needed if not fully heated.
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Top with crushed pork rinds. Serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
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This quick high-protein meal is perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner option when you're short on time.