Description
This buffalo chicken cottage cheese bowl is a high-protein, low-carb meal that’s spicy, creamy, and ready in minutes. With bold buffalo chicken, crisp veggies, and cool, creamy cottage cheese, this quick and easy bowl is perfect for lunch, post-workout fuel, or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
- 2–3 tablespoons buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup chopped celery
- ¼ cup shredded or sliced carrots
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon blue cheese crumbles or ranch dressing (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated. Warm slightly in the microwave if desired.
- Add cottage cheese to a serving bowl as the base.
- Top with buffalo chicken.
- Add celery, carrots, and green onions.
- Drizzle with ranch or sprinkle blue cheese crumbles, if using.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese for Greek yogurt or use it as a dip with crackers.
- Add quinoa, brown rice, or greens to bulk it up into a full meal.
- For less heat, mix buffalo sauce with a little honey or ranch.
- Omit blue cheese for a lighter version or substitute with feta.
- Store components separately and assemble when ready to eat for best texture.
