Description
If you’re after a quick lunch idea or an easy dinner that delivers bold flavor with minimal effort, this Spicy Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl is your go-to. It’s packed with lean protein, spicy buffalo chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and crisp fresh vegetables—making it perfect for post-workout meals, weeknight dinners, or healthy snack cravings. Great for high-protein diets and ideal for meal prep lovers, this bowl offers a fun twist on traditional buffalo dishes with a refreshing, nutritious profile.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked chicken breast
3 tablespoons buffalo sauce
1⁄2 cup cottage cheese
1⁄2 cup diced cucumber
1⁄2 cup julienned carrots
3⁄4 cup cooked white rice
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon ranch dressing (optional)
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice or shred.
2. Place the cooked chicken in a bowl and toss generously with buffalo sauce until fully coated.
3. Scoop a serving of cooked white rice into a large bowl as the base.
4. Top the rice with buffalo chicken, diced cucumbers, julienned carrots, and cottage cheese. Add crumbled feta if using.
5. Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle chopped green onions over the top. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
For extra texture and crisp, sear the chicken lightly before tossing it in buffalo sauce.
Want a lower-carb version? Swap the rice for cauliflower rice or shredded lettuce.
Add avocado or cherry tomatoes for more color, flavor, and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bowl Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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