🍲 35g-Protein No-Guilt Comfort Bowl

🍲 35g-Protein No-Guilt Comfort Bowl

Calories: ~380–420
Protein: 35–40g
Carbs: 18–25g
Fat: 10–14g
Time: 15 minutes

⭐ Ingredients (1 large serving)
Protein Base

5 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
(or use 6 oz tofu for vegetarian version β€” 30g protein)

Veggies

2 cups broccoli florets

Β½ cup zucchini, chopped

Β½ cup mushrooms, sliced
(Use any veggies you like β€” cauliflower, spinach, peppers, etc.)

Creamy High-Protein Sauce

Β½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt

2 tbsp light cream cheese

1 tbsp parmesan cheese

1 clove garlic, minced

1–2 tbsp water or broth to thin

Salt & pepper to taste

Optional: pinch paprika or chili flakes

Optional Toppings (low-cal)

Fresh parsley

More parmesan (Β½ tbsp)

Lemon squeeze

πŸ₯£ Instructions

  1. Cook the Veggies

Air fry, steam, or sautΓ©:

Steam 4–5 minutes OR

Air fry at 400Β°F (200Β°C) for 8 minutes

Season lightly with salt/pepper

  1. Warm the Chicken

Reheat in a pan or microwave

Add a splash of broth to keep it juicy

  1. Make the Creamy Protein Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together:

Greek yogurt

Light cream cheese

Parmesan

Garlic

Tiny splash of water/broth

Salt, pepper, and any seasonings

Mix until creamy.
(It thickens more once heated.)

  1. Combine Everything

Add chicken + cooked veggies to a warm pan

Pour sauce over the top

Heat on low 2–3 minutes just until warm
Do NOT boil β€” Greek yogurt can curdle.

  1. Serve

Add fresh herbs, chili flakes, or lemon

Enjoy your warm, thick, high-protein comfort bowl

🍽 Macros (approx.)

Using chicken breast:

Protein: 36–40g

Calories: 380–420

Carbs: 18–25g

Fat: 10–14g

Vegetarian tofu option: ~30–34g protein.

πŸ”₯ Variations
Buffalo Ranch Bowl

Add:

1 tbsp buffalo sauce

Ranch seasoning pinch

Cheesy Alfredo Bowl

Add:

ΒΌ cup low-fat mozzarella

Italian seasoning

Fiesta Bowl

Season chicken with taco seasoning
Add: tomatoes + jalapeΓ±o + lime

Creamy Pesto Bowl

Add:

1 tsp pesto

Spinach instead of broccoli

If you want, I can also create:
βœ” A 50g-protein version
βœ” A low-carb/keto version
βœ” A slow-cooker comfort bowl
βœ” A vegan 35g-protein comfort bowl

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