Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl is a delicious, protein-packed meal combining tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with creamy low-fat cottage cheese and fresh crisp vegetables. With a perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and crunch, this bowl offers a nutritious and satisfying dish ideal for a quick lunch or light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Salad Bowl
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce
- Extra buffalo sauce (for drizzling)
Dairy
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup celery sticks
- 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
Optional Garnishes
- Avocado slices (optional)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
- Squeeze of lemon or lime (for added zest)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with 2 tablespoons of buffalo sauce, mixing thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated with the spicy sauce.
- Prep Vegetables: Chop the cucumbers into small dice, cut celery into sticks, and julienne the carrots into matchstick-sized pieces to ensure a variety of textures and freshness in the bowl.
- Assemble the Bowl: In a serving bowl, arrange the buffalo chicken, the 1/2 cup of low-fat cottage cheese, and the fresh vegetables in separate sections to visually distinguish the flavors and colors.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions over the bowl, drizzle extra buffalo sauce on top for added heat, and season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Optionally, add avocado slices, a squeeze of lemon or lime, or your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing for extra creaminess and flavor complexity.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl immediately for best freshness, or store the components separately if prepping meals ahead of time to maintain texture and flavor.
Notes
- Using low-fat cottage cheese helps keep the calorie and fat count lower while providing a creamy texture.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity according to your desired spice level.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative.
- Preparing vegetables fresh will keep the bowl crisp and vibrant.
- This bowl is great for meal prepping; keep wet and dry elements separate until ready to eat.
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, cottage cheese bowl, healthy lunch, low-fat protein bowl, spicy chicken salad
