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High Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Lunch Jar

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A protein-packed, portable lunch jar with tender chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and crisp vegetables. Perfect for quick preparation and long-lasting satiety.

  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded)
2 cups cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking chicken.
Bake or cook chicken breast until fully cooked, then shred.
Dice vegetables and prepare toppings in advance.
Layer jar with spinach, cottage cheese, shredded chicken, vegetables, and finishing herbs.
Top with olive oil and lemon juice just before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Layer denser ingredients (cottage cheese, chicken) in the center, crispies (spinach, cucumber) on the outside.
Adjust herbs/spices to taste (e.g., add paprika or use fresh dill instead of oregano).

  • Author: Madelyn
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: High Protein Meals
  • Method: Assembling/Meal Prep
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Balanced

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 jar (500g)
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg