Description

This Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl combines spicy buffalo-sauced chicken with creamy cottage cheese for a protein powerhouse that’s ready in minutes! With the classic flavors of buffalo wings plus 40g of protein per serving, it’s the perfect quick meal for busy weeknights or post-workout refueling.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great!)
2–3 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce (adjust heat to your liking)
1 teaspoon melted butter (helps mellow that tang)
½ cup celery, diced
2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons shredded carrots (for a touch of sweetness and color)
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (optional, but oh so good!)
Pinch of garlic powder
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice (about ½ teaspoon)
A few dashes of hot sauce for garnish

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine your shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and melted butter. Stir thoroughly until every piece is coated in that tangy, spicy goodness.
In a serving bowl, spoon in your cottage cheese. Sprinkle with garlic powder, cracked black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Stir gently to brighten up the creamy base.
Nestle the buffalo-kissed chicken right on top of the cottage cheese.
Scatter the diced celery, shredded carrots, and green onions over the chicken for a nice crisp crunch and vibrant color.
If using, sprinkle blue cheese crumbles over the top.
Finish with a couple quick dashes of extra hot sauce if you like additional heat.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute the cottage cheese with silken tofu blended with a bit of lemon juice and nutritional yeast.
This recipe is incredibly versatile! Try BBQ sauce instead of buffalo for a different flavor profile.
For meal prep, store components separately and assemble just before eating for the best texture.
Boost the vegetable content by adding diced bell peppers, cucumber, or avocado chunks.
For a lower sodium option, look for reduced-sodium cottage cheese and buffalo sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American/Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 427
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 125mg

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