About this recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl is bold, creamy, crunchy, and easy to make when you want a high protein meal without cooking much. Shredded chicken, cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, fresh vegetables, and avocado come together in one bowl that works for lunch, dinner, or quick meal prep.
Ingredients
Buffalo chicken
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken or meal-prepped chicken breast)
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (optional, to make the chicken creamier)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Bowls
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup celery (thinly sliced)
- 1 large avocado (sliced or diced)
- 1/4 cup green onions (sliced)
- 2 tbsp blue cheese crumbles (optional)
Optional finish
- 2 tbsp extra buffalo sauce (for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp light ranch or yogurt ranch (optional drizzle)
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Cutting Board
Small Bowl
Instructions
- 1
Mix the buffalo chicken
In a bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt if using, and garlic powder until the chicken is evenly coated.
- 2
Prepare the vegetables
Dice the cucumber, shred the carrots if needed, slice the celery, slice the avocado, and chop the green onions.
- 3
Add the cottage cheese
Divide the cottage cheese between bowls and spread it slightly so it creates a creamy base for the toppings.
- 4
Add the toppings
Top each bowl with buffalo chicken, cucumber, carrots, celery, avocado, green onions, and blue cheese crumbles if using.
- 5
Finish and serve
Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce and light ranch if you like, then serve right away or pack for meal prep.
Tips
- Use cooked chicken: Rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken makes this bowl very fast to assemble.
- Adjust the heat: Use less buffalo sauce for a milder bowl, or add extra sauce if you want more heat.
- Keep it crunchy: Add the cucumber, celery, and carrots close to serving time if you want the freshest texture.
Substitutions
- Swap the cottage cheese: Use Greek yogurt, a cottage cheese and yogurt mix, or a bed of chopped romaine if you want a different base.
- Use another protein: Try cooked turkey, canned tuna, grilled chicken thighs, or crispy tofu instead of shredded chicken.
- Make it more filling: Add rice, roasted potatoes, quinoa, or a wrap on the side if you want more carbs.
Storage
Refrigerator
Store the buffalo chicken, cottage cheese, and chopped vegetables in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freezer: Freezing the full bowl is not recommended, but cooked shredded chicken can be frozen for up to 2 months. Meal prep note: For the best texture, keep the avocado and crunchy vegetables separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 41g
- Carbohydrates
- 14g
- Fat
- 22g
- Fiber
- 6g
- Sugar
- 6g
- Sodium
- 880mg
FAQ
Can I make buffalo chicken cottage cheese bowls ahead of time?
Yes. Prep the buffalo chicken and chopped vegetables ahead, then assemble the bowls when ready to eat.
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes. Rotisserie chicken is one of the easiest shortcuts for this bowl.
Can I make this bowl lower carb?
Yes. This recipe is already lower in carbs as written. Keep it as a bowl without rice or serve it over lettuce.
Recipe Card
Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl
A high protein buffalo chicken bowl with cottage cheese, shredded chicken, crunchy vegetables, avocado, and buffalo sauce.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Category
- Protein Recipes
- Cuisine
- American
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost
- Budget-friendly
Ingredients
Buffalo chicken
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken or meal-prepped chicken breast)
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (optional, to make the chicken creamier)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Bowls
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup celery (thinly sliced)
- 1 large avocado (sliced or diced)
- 1/4 cup green onions (sliced)
- 2 tbsp blue cheese crumbles (optional)
Optional finish
- 2 tbsp extra buffalo sauce (for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp light ranch or yogurt ranch (optional drizzle)
Instructions
- Mix the buffalo chicken: In a bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt if using, and garlic powder until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the cucumber, shred the carrots if needed, slice the celery, slice the avocado, and chop the green onions.
- Add the cottage cheese: Divide the cottage cheese between bowls and spread it slightly so it creates a creamy base for the toppings.
- Add the toppings: Top each bowl with buffalo chicken, cucumber, carrots, celery, avocado, green onions, and blue cheese crumbles if using.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce and light ranch if you like, then serve right away or pack for meal prep.
