Chicken Bacon Ranch Protein Bowl

February 21, 2025

You will enjoy this bariatric-friendly Chicken Bacon Ranch Protein Bowl using diced chicken, turkey bacon, Greek yogurt, seasonings, and cheese.

For a recipe packed with protein, use a package of turkey bacon and a pound of chicken! That is one way to take the protein content to the next level.

Bariatric surgery patients have a few things to like about this style of a recipe. We already touched on the protein power punch, but the fact that it is diced means it’s easier to focus on small bites, cooks and reheats quickly, and can easily be divided into smaller portioned meals for quick lunches or dinners later.

Another thing I like about this recipe is that you can swap the vegetables out for something else or skip the vegetables and eat them on the side. I used diced zucchini for my version but would eat this with bell peppers or broccoli too.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Protein Bowl

Recipe by: Steph Wagner (Bariatric Food Coach)
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 mins; Cook Time: 15 mins; Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless, diced into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 package turkey bacon diced
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt 0% fat, plain
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dill dried
  • 2 medium zucchini diced, optional
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar 2%

Directions

  1. Start by dicing chicken and turkey bacon. Heat a large skillet or wok to medium high heat. Add chicken and bacon. Season with salt and pepper and cook until chicken is 160 F.
  2. Remove from skillet to a large mixing bowl. Add seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, dill) and Greek yogurt. Mix well.
  3. Meanwhile add zucchini or any other vegetables to the skillet/wok and cook until desired doneness. Add chicken mixture back to the pan and add cheese. Stir to blend in cheese. Serve.

Nutritional Info

Calories 259; Carbohydrates 6 grams; Fat 11 grams; Protein 46 grams

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Steph Wagner MS, RDN has worked as a dietitian and food coach to bariatric patients since 2009. She is the co-founder Bariatricfoodcoach.com with her husband Kevin, a web developer. Together they've built an extensive, user-friendly website and community for post-op patients. Steph also has a published cookbook “Best Fork Forward: Everyday Dinners After Weight-Loss Surgery.” Read more articles by Steph!
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