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Greek Protein Bowls

August 6, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Fill your day with a vibrant Greek Protein Bowl- packed with bold Mediterranean flavors and wholesome goodness.  This power- packed bowl features air fried chicken, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onions and a sprinkle of feta cheese, all served over delicious cottage cheese.  Finish your bowl with dollop of tzatziki, it is the perfect balance of fresh, filling and flavorful.  


Greek Protein Bowls
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Ingredients
Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Greek Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups high protein cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Greek Seasoning
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups English cucumbers diced
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
Servings: bowls
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Chicken
  1. Wash hands thoroughly.
  2. Clean and prep your area.
  3. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder and Greek seasoning.
  4. Flatten chicken to about ½ inch thick and marinate in a shallow dish or Ziploc bag for at least 30 minutes, or up to several hours.
  5. Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F. Cook chicken for 7 minutes on one side and flip, cooking an additional 3-4 minutes. Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees.
  6. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with Tzatziki sauce if desired.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. Mix Greek seasoning with the cottage cheese.
  2. Layer bowl with lettuce, cottage cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions and sliced chicken.
  3. Top with a tablespoon of Tzatziki, if desired.
Recipe Notes

Tzatziki sauce not included in nutritional analysis.

Greek Protien Bowl Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 Bowl (556g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 350 % Daily Value Total Fat 11 g 14 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 70 mg 23 % Sodium 520 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 20 g 7 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 14 g Added Sugars 4 g 8 % Protein 46 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 267 mg 20 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 705 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: air, air fry, air fryer, bowl, Chicken, cottage cheese, greek, Salad, summer

Chicken Ceasar Pasta Salad

September 7, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

If you’re looking for easy lunch or dinner meal options then our Chicken Caesar pasta salad is the way to go. This recipe is not only easy to whip up but is a great option for a well-balanced meal to keep in your weekly rotation.

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Chicken Ceasar Pasta Salad
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Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups Farfalle pasta (bowtie) cooked
  • 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped into medium sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2.5 Tablespoon lite caesar salad dressing
  • 1/8 teaspoon black ground pepper
  • 8 ounces rotisserie chicken chicken breast, skin removed, cubed, approx. 2 cups
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup croutons
Servings: 1.5 cup servings
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Instructions
  1. Clean and prep area.
  2. In a medium sized bowl, add cooked pasta and olive oil and evenly coat the pasta with the oil.
  3. In a large sized bowl, add the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Caesar dressing, and pepper and mix until well combined.
  4. Next, add the pasta to the large bowl and mix.
  5. Mix in half of the rotisserie chicken and mix. Then add and mix the other half to allow an even distribution.
  6. Add in half of parmesan and mix.
  7. Finish off the dish by topping the salad off with the remaining parmesan and croutons.
  8. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Lite Caesar Salad Dressing- may contain added sugars

1 serving of Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad includes approximately 0.5 grams or 1 % Daily Value of Added Sugars

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, pasta salad, protein, Salad, salads

Buffalo Chicken Salad

February 14, 2014 by Dinner Tonight

Try this healthy and delicious Buffalo Chicken Salad for Dinner (or lunch) Tonight! Your family will be sure to love this healthy recipe!

Buffalo Chicken Salad
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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cubed
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Louisiana style hot sauce
  • 1 bunch romaine lettuce chopped
  • 3 ribs celery chopped
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil over medium high heat until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Drain, and stir in hot sauce and pepper.
  3. Divide romaine among 4 plates. Top with chicken, celery and carrots. Serve with dressing.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: carrots, Chicken, healthy salad, lunch, main dish, protein, Salad, summer salad

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