Description
Bold, spicy, and refreshing—this Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl is a high-protein, low-carb dream that comes together in minutes. It’s the ultimate healthy lunch or post-workout meal, loaded with shredded buffalo chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and crisp veggies like carrots, cucumbers, and celery. Whether you’re hunting for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner options, or low-prep food ideas, this bowl has you covered. It’s an easy recipe that fits into busy lifestyles while delivering serious flavor. With its creamy-spicy balance and satisfying crunch, this is one of those healthy snack or dinner ideas that you’ll crave often.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup celery sticks
- 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
Optional additions:
- Extra buffalo sauce
- Black pepper
- Avocado slices
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Squeeze of lemon or lime
Instructions
- Shred your pre-cooked chicken and mix it with buffalo sauce in a medium bowl.
- Wash and pat dry all vegetables. Chop cucumber, slice celery, and julienne carrots.
- In a serving bowl, arrange buffalo chicken, veggies, and cottage cheese in neat sections.
- Add green onions as garnish.
- Drizzle extra buffalo sauce and season with black pepper if desired.
- Serve fresh, or store components separately for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes