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Queso Chicken Bacon Ranch Protein Bowls

Juicy chicken, crispy bacon, fluffy rice, and creamy queso ranch sauce all loaded into one unreal bowl that eats like comfort food but fuels like a machine. High protein with maximum flavor.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Serves 11

Ingredients

  • 8 medium russet potatoes, cubed
  • Paprika, to taste
  • Garlic, to taste
  • 4 pounds of cubed chicken
  • Garlic, to taste
  • Garlic and herb seasoning, to taste
  • Italian seasoning, to taste
  • Paprika, to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Avocado spray
  • Some shallots, chopped
  • 8 slices of center-cut bacon
  • Reduced-fat cheddar, as needed
  • Queso nacho cheese sauce

Instructions

  1. Cube the russet potatoes and fill a large pot with water. Boil them for approximately 10 minutes until soft. Ensure they are completely dry.
  2. Season the potatoes with paprika, garlic, and other desired seasonings.
  3. Air fry the seasoned potatoes for approximately 25 minutes at 400 degrees.
  4. Season the cubed chicken with garlic, garlic and herb seasoning, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spray a pan with avocado spray, and cook the chicken on high heat until it is completely cooked through.
  6. Blend up the queso nacho cheese sauce.
  7. Cook the center-cut bacon until crispy.
  8. Combine the cooked potatoes, chicken, shallots, bacon, reduced-fat cheddar, and queso sauce into bowls.
  9. Mix well and serve, or store in the freezer or refrigerator for later.

Notes

Note on Serving: Each bowl provides 60 grams of protein and 536 calories.

Recipe Source: “https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVHJ4D9ExdQ/?igsh=MThseDl2eHI5MnRudw%3D%3D"