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Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe


  • Author: Sara McKenney
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving

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

  1. Shred your pre-cooked chicken and mix it with buffalo sauce in a medium bowl.
  2. Wash and pat dry all vegetables. Chop cucumber, slice celery, and julienne carrots.
  3. In a serving bowl, arrange buffalo chicken, veggies, and cottage cheese in neat sections.
  4. Add green onions as garnish.
  5. Drizzle extra buffalo sauce and season with black pepper if desired.
  6. Serve fresh, or store components separately for meal prep.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes