Healthy Costco Chicken

Bag Salad

Pickle Ranch Protein Bowl

This Pickle Ranch Protein Bowl is high-protein, gluten-free, family-friendly and doesn’t use that chemical-laden ranch seasoning packet! The creamy, tangy pickle ranch dressing gets tossed with shredded rotisserie chicken, crisp slaw, cucumber, celery, and green onion — all shaken in a bag for the viral effect, but upgraded with real, healthier ingredients.

Healthy Costco Chicken Bag Salad: Pickle Ranch Protein Bowl

Healthy Costco Chicken Bag Salad: Pickle Ranch Protein Bowl

Yield: 4-5
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Prep time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min

The viral Costco chicken bag recipe is everywhere — and for good reason. It’s easy, satisfying, and protein-packed. But most versions rely on ranch seasoning packets and heavy add-ins.

This Healthy Costco Chicken Bag Salad keeps the convenience (yes, we’re shaking it in the bag) but upgrades the ingredients. Creamy Greek yogurt pickle ranch replaces the packet, fresh celery and green onion add crunch, and bold spices bring depth without artificial flavors.

It’s high protein, gluten-free, family-friendly, and perfect for meal prep. Simple. Balanced. Addictive.

Ingredients

Bowl Base Ingredients
Creamy Pickle Ranch Dressing Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add base ingredients (shredded chicken, pickle de gallo, cucumber, celery, and green onions) to the Costco chicken bag or gallon ziploc bag.
  2. Mix all dressing ingredients in a blender cup and pour dressing directly into the bag.
  3. Seal tightly. Shake, flip, and gently massage until evenly coated.
  4. Spoon into bowls, drizzle lightly with buffalo pickle sauce (from Cleveland Kitchen) and top according to preference. See suggestions below!

Notes

Topping Ideas


Low-Cal Crunch Options

  • Radish matchsticks
  • Extra dry slaw sprinkled on top
  • Dried chickpeas or edamame
  • Roasted pumpkin seeds
  • Toasted slivered almonds


Adding Some Heat Options:

  • Extra buffalo pickle drizzle
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Finely diced jalapeño
  • Dash of hot sauce stirred into dressing
  • Sprinkle of blackened seasoning

Prayer While You Prepare

Lord,


Thank You for the gift of nourishing food and the ability to prepare it. Help me choose what truly fuels me — not just physically, but mentally and spiritually too. Thank You for being my teacher, for guiding me gently, and for never leaving my side. Amen.

Approximate Macros, Per Serving (4 servings)

  • 35–40g protein
  • 10–15g carbs
  • 9–12g fat