Description
This Bold and Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl combines the spicy kick of buffalo sauce with the creamy texture of cottage cheese, complemented by fresh crunchy vegetables. It’s a nutritious, protein-packed meal that’s quick to prepare and perfect for a light lunch or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 1 cup pre-cooked chicken (shredded)
- 2 tbsp buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
Dairy
- ½ cup cottage cheese (fresh, room temperature)
Vegetables
- ½ cup celery (diced)
- ½ cup cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup carrots (sliced into strips)
- 1 tbsp green onions (chopped)
Seasoning
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Optional buffalo sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Shred the Chicken: Place the pre-cooked chicken in a medium bowl and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix with Buffalo Sauce: Pour in the buffalo sauce and toss until the chicken is fully coated. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and pat dry the celery, cucumber, and carrots.
- Assemble the Bowl: In a wide serving bowl, add the shredded buffalo chicken to one section. Surround it with diced cucumber, celery sticks, and carrot strips for color and crunch.
- Add Cottage Cheese: Spoon the cottage cheese into the center of the bowl or directly on top of the buffalo chicken for a creamy contrast.
- Garnish with Green Onions: Sprinkle the chopped green onions evenly across the bowl to add freshness.
- Finish with a Drizzle: Drizzle extra buffalo sauce over the cottage cheese and vegetables for an extra zesty finish.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce according to your spice preference.
- This bowl can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Feel free to swap the vegetables with your favorites such as bell peppers or cherry tomatoes.
- For a lower sodium option, choose a low-sodium buffalo sauce.
- Use fresh, room-temperature cottage cheese for best texture.
