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High protein meal on a table during a busy day at home

Busy-Day Chicken & Cottage Cheese Protein Plate

This simple protein plate is perfect for busy days packed with lean chicken, cottage cheese, and vegetables. No fuss, minimal cooking, and ready in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Dinner, High Protein, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast or thighs pre-cooked or rotisserie
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup steamed or microwaved vegetables
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Lemon juice or chili flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Warm the chicken briefly if desired.
  • Heat vegetables until tender.
  • Arrange chicken and vegetables on a plate.
  • Add cottage cheese on the side.
  • Drizzle olive oil, season, and serve.

Notes

Calories: 430 kcal
Protein: 45g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 5g
Keyword Busy-Day Chicken & Cottage Cheese Protein Plate, chicken and cottage cheese, easy protein plate, low effort meal, quick healthy lunch