Description
Creamy buffalo chicken cottage cheese bowl brings zesty spice and protein-packed goodness to your lunch lineup. Spicy shredded chicken nestled in smooth cottage cheese creates a quick, satisfying meal that delivers bold flavors in every delightful bite you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cottage cheese
Vegetables:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) celery, diced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) carrots, shredded
Sauces and Dressings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ranch dressing
Instructions
- Blend buffalo sauce thoroughly with shredded chicken, ensuring each piece is fully saturated with zesty coating.
- Create a creamy base by spreading cottage cheese evenly across the bottom of a serving bowl.
- Layer the buffalo-infused chicken directly over the cottage cheese foundation.
- Sprinkle diced celery and shredded carrots across the chicken for crisp texture and vibrant color contrast.
- Generously drizzle ranch dressing in a zigzag pattern, allowing it to cascade over the ingredients.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for maximum flavor integration, best enjoyed immediately after preparation.
Notes
- Swap plain cottage cheese for Greek yogurt to reduce calories and boost protein for a lighter version.
- Customize heat levels by mixing mild and hot buffalo sauce, perfect for different spice tolerances.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving protein option that adds extra flavor and tender texture.
- Make this bowl low-carb by replacing carrots with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for additional vegetable variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg