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High Protein Cheesy Buffalo Chicken

A creamy, spicy twist on comfort food featuring shredded chicken in a high-protein cottage cheese sauce with buffalo flavors, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that's both satisfying and nourishing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast shredded (rotisserie or baked chicken breasts)
  • 16 oz Cottage Cheese low-fat or full-fat
  • 2 tbsp Milk 2% or whole
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce or more to taste
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese sharp or mild
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
Optional Garnishes
  • Ranch Dressing for drizzling
  • Green Onion sliced thin, for garnish

Equipment

  • oven
  • Blender,
  • 9x9 Baking Dish

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Shred the cooked chicken breast and place it in a medium 9x9 baking dish or casserole dish.
Make Cheese Sauce
  1. Blend the cottage cheese with the milk in a high-speed blender until completely smooth. Add onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika; blend again to combine.
  2. Add buffalo sauce to the blended mixture (use half, about 1/4 cup) and blend until fully integrated.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour the creamy sauce over the shredded chicken in the baking dish. Stir gently to coat all the chicken.
  2. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to brown slightly.
Finish
  1. Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup buffalo sauce over the top. Garnish with sliced green onions and optional ranch dressing.
  2. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 25g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave in 60-second bursts or in the oven at 325°F for 15-20 minutes. For meal prep, portion into containers. Adjust buffalo sauce for spice level; add Greek yogurt for milder heat.
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