Description
Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe – A quick, high-protein, low-carb meal you can prep in under 10 minutes. Full of flavor, not fuss.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (2% or full-fat recommended)
½ cup cooked shredded chicken (grilled, rotisserie, or leftover)
¼ cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
¼ tsp garlic powder
⅛ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Salt & black pepper to taste
Chopped celery or green onions (for topping)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and seasonings.
Fold in the shredded chicken and stir until fully coated.
Add toppings like celery, green onions, or a drizzle of ranch.
Serve cold or microwave the chicken before adding for a warm option.
Store separately in airtight containers if meal prepping.
Notes
Keto-Friendly: Use full-fat cottage cheese, avocado, and skip carbs
High-Calorie: Add rice, shredded cheese, and a creamy dressing
Dairy-Free: Use almond-based cottage cheese alternatives and dairy-free buffalo sauce
Mild Version: Mix in Greek yogurt to tone down heat
- Prep Time: 5 minutes (chopping, mixing, assembling)
- Cook Time: 2 minutes (microwaving or lightly reheating chicken)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Post-Workout, Meal Prep
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g