Description
This Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl is a bold and flavorful meal combining spicy buffalo chicken with creamy cottage cheese and fresh veggies. A protein-packed, low-carb option that’s perfect for healthy lunch recipes or a quick dinner idea. The spicy buffalo sauce and creamy cottage cheese create the perfect balance of heat and cool, making this bowl a great addition to your healthy dinner recipes.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning (optional for added flavor)
For the Bowl:
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Shred the chicken using two forks and return to the skillet.
- Add buffalo sauce: Pour the buffalo sauce over the shredded chicken and toss until fully coated. Let it cook for 1-2 more minutes to absorb the sauce.
- Assemble the bowl: In each bowl, add a scoop of cottage cheese. Top with the buffalo chicken, diced celery, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and shredded carrots.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra spice, increase the amount of buffalo sauce or add some hot sauce.
- You can swap the cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a smoother texture.
- Add extra veggies like cucumbers or bell peppers for more crunch.
- If you prefer more flavor, sprinkle the chicken with ranch seasoning or blue cheese crumbles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg