Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl
Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings together tender shredded chicken tossed in zesty buffalo sauce, served over a creamy bed of cottage cheese. This quick and easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights or game days, offering a protein-packed option that’s customizable to your taste. With its bold flavors and vibrant colors, this bowl will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup finely chopped celery sticks
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Ranch dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through. Let cool, then shred the chicken with two forks.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken and buffalo sauce until well-coated.
- In individual bowls, add dollops of cottage cheese as the base, then top with the buffalo chicken mix and chopped celery.
- Garnish with green onions and cheddar cheese. Drizzle ranch dressing if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in buffalo sauce for an hour before cooking. Substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese for a tangy twist. To increase crunch, add additional vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.