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buffalo chicken cottage cheese bowl recipe served in a white bowl

Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe – The Best High-Protein Meal Prep Idea


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  • Author: Jordan
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large bowl 1x

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

Scale

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

  1. In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and seasonings.

  2. Fold in the shredded chicken and stir until fully coated.

  3. Add toppings like celery, green onions, or a drizzle of ranch.

  4. 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