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Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl

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This Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl is a quick, high-protein lunch packed with spicy Buffalo chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and crunchy veggies. It’s easy to customize, meal-prep friendly, and perfect for a filling, flavorful meal any day of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, small curd preferred)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (rotisserie, grilled, or baked)
  • 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • Handful cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1–2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: cooked rice or cauliflower rice
  • Optional: roasted chickpeas
  • Optional: avocado slices

Instructions

  1. Prep the chicken: If using rotisserie or cooked chicken, shred or dice 1 cup. If starting with raw chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, cook in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink (about 7-8 minutes), let cool, then shred.
  2. Make the Buffalo sauce: In a small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Heat for 20-30 seconds until warm and emulsified.
  3. Coat the chicken: Add shredded chicken to the Buffalo sauce and toss until well coated. Let sit for 1-2 minutes to absorb flavors.
  4. Prepare the bowl base: Spoon 1 cup cottage cheese into a serving bowl. For a creamy base, blend cottage cheese in a blender or food processor for 20-30 seconds. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
  5. Layer the Buffalo chicken: Top the cottage cheese with the warm Buffalo chicken, spreading evenly.
  6. Add crunch and color: Scatter diced celery, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced green onions over the top. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese if using.
  7. Customize and garnish: Add optional extras like avocado slices, roasted chickpeas, or a drizzle of extra hot sauce. Finish with fresh parsley or chives if desired.
  8. Serve and enjoy: Eat immediately while everything is cool and crisp. For a heartier meal, serve over cooked rice or cauliflower rice.

Notes

For extra creaminess, blend the cottage cheese before assembling. Adjust the hot sauce to your spice preference. Keep wet and crunchy ingredients separate until serving for best texture. For meal prep, store components separately and assemble just before eating. Easily adapt for dairy-free or vegetarian diets by swapping ingredients as needed.

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