A Fitness Coach Who Lost 280 Lbs. Shares Her Go-To Chicken Taco Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe That Has Followers ‘Drooling’: ‘Can’t Wait To Try It!’

It’s normal to think that when you’re trying to lose large amounts of weight, you must cut out your favorite delicious foods, such as cheese and tacos. However, we live in a time where there are healthier alternatives for almost every meal!

TikTok creator Tonya (@takingmylifebackat42), who has over 1.4M followers on TikTok and has shed 280 pounds so far, shared her fan-favorite chicken taco cottage cheese bowl recipe that has her followers “drooling!” Her simple yet drool-worthy recipe not only packs a bunch of flavor but is also ideal for those who love tacos and are still trying to lose weight without restricting themselves. Read on to get the full recipe!

Tonya takes her favorite brand of cottage cheese and adds a couple scoops of it to a plate. Next, she adds shredded chicken to the plate; her chicken recipe includes a burst of flavor and color thanks to ranch seasoning, taco seasoning, and salsa, all cooked to perfection in a crockpot.

After that, you want to grab a handful of shredded cheese and put that in the microwave until it’s melted (she recommends about a minute to a minute and a half). While that’s doing its thing in the microwave, she slices some cherry tomatoes in half and takes out Taco Bell sauce from the fridge to add to the plate later. At this point, you can add whatever toppings you desire, such as lettuce, low-fat sour cream, and more.

Once you take your hot plate out of the microwave, you can mix together the ingredients with a fork, add your tomatoes and whatever other toppings you like, and drizzle some taco sauce (or any sauce you prefer) over it.

You can end the recipe there, but Tonya takes a step further and puts some zero-carb chipotle tortillas in the microwave for a crispy texture, and once that’s done, she scoops some of the chicken from the plate for the perfect taco bite! Her followers obsessed over this recipe, with one fan writing in the comments section, “can’t wait to try!”

This recipe is fantastic for those losing weight for several reasons. First off, it’s high in protein thanks to the chicken and cottage cheese. Protein-filled meals will leave you feeling full for longer, which will eventually reduce overall calorie intake.

Using healthier alternatives such as low-fat sour cream or zero-carb tortillas helps reduce the calorie content of the dish, which is a bonus for weight loss! Finally, healthy and nutritious toppings like tomatoes or lettuce will aid in increasing the volume of the meal while also adding fiber. Overall, this high-protein yet low-calorie taco-inspired recipe will leave you feeling satisfied without derailing your fat loss goals!