Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl is a nutritious and flavorful dish combining tender shredded chicken coated in spicy buffalo wing sauce with creamy cottage cheese, crunchy celery, and shredded carrot. Perfect for a high-protein, low-carb meal, it’s quick to prepare by boiling chicken breasts and assembling fresh veggies, then finishing with a drizzle of ranch dressing and a sprinkle of green onions for a zesty kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 bowls 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Protein
- 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Sauce and Dressing
- 4 tbsp buffalo wing sauce
- 4 tbsp ranch dressing
Vegetables
- 2 small celery stalks, diced
- 1 carrot, shredded
- Green onion, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan and add enough water to fully submerge them. Heat over medium-high until boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a bowl. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix with buffalo sauce: Add buffalo wing sauce to the shredded chicken and stir well to coat every piece evenly with the spicy sauce.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cottage cheese evenly between two bowls. Top with diced celery, shredded carrot, and the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Add dressing and garnish: Drizzle ranch dressing over each bowl and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired.
- Serve and enjoy: The bowl is now ready to eat. Mix slightly before digging in for a creamy, spicy, crunchy flavor combination.
Notes
- You can substitute pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Try Greek yogurt or ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese for a different texture.
- Swap celery with cucumber and carrot with shredded zucchini or cabbage if preferred.
- For a milder flavor, replace buffalo sauce with BBQ sauce or honey mustard.
- Use low-calorie or dairy-free ranch dressing for a healthier option.
- Optionally garnish with chives or parsley if you don’t like green onions.
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, Cottage cheese bowl, High protein meal, Low carb recipe, Healthy dinner, Easy chicken recipe, Spicy chicken bowl
