Spicy Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe
This Spicy Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl is a flavorful and protein-packed meal that combines spicy buffalo chicken with creamy cottage cheese. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 4 serving bowls
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken about 1 pound raw chicken breast
- ½ cup buffalo sauce Adjust the amount to cater to your spice preference.
- 4 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- for garnish fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the shredded chicken over medium heat. Stir in the buffalo sauce and allow it to simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and well coated.
- While the chicken is cooking, in a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Once the chicken is ready, take it off the heat and let it cool slightly.
- In each serving bowl, add a generous scoop of the cottage cheese mixture.
- Top the cottage cheese with the spicy buffalo chicken.
- Evenly distribute the diced celery and chopped green onions on top of the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to cater to your spice preference.
This recipe can be customized by adding other toppings like avocado slices or shredded cheese.
Leftover chicken can be used for this recipe or meal-prepped for a quick healthy option throughout the week.