Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl
A buffalo chicken bowl like this also fits into so many different routines. It works as a quick lunch between busy hours, a post-workout meal, or even a no-fuss dinner when you don’t feel like cooking anything complicated
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Fork or Spoon
- Cutting board
- Sharp Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Small serving bowl
- Microwave or skillet (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or chopped
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 –3 tablespoons buffalo sauce adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings (optional but recommended):
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1 –2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Crumbled blue cheese optional
- Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
- If you’re using rotisserie chicken, shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces
- If cooking fresh chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, then grill, bake, or pan-cook until fully done
- Let it cool slightly before mixing so it doesn’t melt the cottage cheese
- Pro tip: Warm chicken is fine, but avoid piping hot pieces—they can make the cottage cheese watery and change the texture.
Season the chicken
- Place the cooked chicken in a bowl
- Add buffalo sauce gradually (start with 2 tablespoons)
- Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
- Mix well until every piece is coated evenly
- Pro tip: Add the buffalo sauce a little at a time so you can control the heat level. You can always add more, but you can’t take it away.
Prepare the cottage cheese base
- Add cottage cheese to a serving bowl
- Stir gently if you prefer a smoother texture, or leave it as-is for a chunkier bite
- Taste and lightly season with a pinch of salt if needed
- Pro tip: If you like a creamier feel, whisk the cottage cheese briefly with a fork to soften the curds without fully blending it.
Assemble the buffalo chicken bowl
- Spoon the buffalo chicken over the cottage cheese base
- Add diced celery and green onions on top for crunch and freshness
- Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing if using
- Finish with an extra swirl of buffalo sauce for more flavor and color
- Pro tip: Layering instead of mixing keeps the textures distinct—creamy, crunchy, spicy—all in one bite.
Serve and enjoy
- Serve immediately for the best texture contrast
- Mix everything together just before eating if you prefer a combined flavor in every bite
- Pro tip: If meal prepping, store the chicken and cottage cheese separately and assemble right before eating to keep everything fresh and creamy.
Notes
Nutritional Value (Approximate per serving):
- Calories: 300–400 kcal
- Protein: 30–40g
- Carbohydrates: 6–10g
- Fat: 12–18g
- Fiber: 1–2g
- Sugar: 3–5g
- Sodium: 600–900mg