This high protein Buffalo bowl is the ultimate weeknight meal or snack when you want something comforting, spicy and satisfying without a ton of prep. Made with creamy low-fat cottage cheese, shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce and sharp cheddar, this baked bowl delivers big flavor and serious protein in under 25 minutes. —Elise Jesse, Cincinnati, Ohio
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dry bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 ounces shredded cooked chicken
- 1 tablespoon Buffalo wing sauce
- 2 to 3 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Optional: Chopped green onions, cucumber slices, mini bell peppers, celery sticks
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a small baking dish, combine the first 4 ingredients until well combined.
- In a small bowl, toss chicken in Buffalo sauce. Spoon over cottage cheese mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until golden and bubbly, 15-20 minutes.
- Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving with chopped green onions, cucumber slices, mini bell peppers or celery sticks.
