Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese

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February 16, 2026

Creamy, bold, and packed with protein, healthy buffalo chicken salad with cottage cheese delivers serious flavor in just 10 minutes. Finely shredded chicken blends with smooth cottage cheese and tangy buffalo sauce to create a thick, scoopable texture. Serve it with crisp celery sticks or pile it into lettuce cups for a satisfying, high-protein meal.


Why Youโ€™ll Love This Recipe

  • High-protein and filling
  • Ultra creamy without heavy mayo
  • Ready in 10 minutes
  • Perfect for meal prep
  • Great for lettuce wraps or celery boats

Preparation and Cooking Time

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
  • ยฝ cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 2โ€“3 tbsp buffalo sauce
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp chopped green onions
  • ยผ tsp garlic powder
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Extra celery sticks for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Add shredded chicken to a mixing bowl.
  2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth for a creamy texture.
  3. Stir cottage cheese and buffalo sauce into the chicken.
  4. Mix in diced celery, green onions, garlic powder, and pepper.
  5. Adjust buffalo sauce to taste.
  6. Chill for 15 minutes if desired for thicker texture.
  7. Serve with celery sticks or spoon into lettuce cups.

Healthy buffalo chicken salad with cottage cheese turns thick, creamy, and perfectly scoopable.


Serving Suggestions

Serve with fresh celery sticks, bell pepper strips, or cucumber slices. Spread onto whole-grain toast, wrap in a tortilla, or stuff into lettuce cups for a quick lunch.


Quick Tips or Variations

  • Use a food processor for a finer texture.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
  • Stir in a spoon of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.

FAQs

Is healthy buffalo chicken salad with cottage cheese good for weight loss?

Yes. It delivers high protein with balanced calories, which helps you stay full longer.

Can I meal prep this recipe?

Yes. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.

Do I need to blend the cottage cheese?

Blending creates a smoother, creamier texture, but you can leave it as-is if preferred.

Can I use rotisserie chicken?

Yes. Shred it finely for the best creamy consistency.


About Laura

Hi, Iโ€™m Laura Jennings, a 38-year-old home cook from Asheville, North Carolina. My love for cooking started beside my grandmother, standing on a stool and learning that food shows love in the simplest way. After years in office jobs, I returned to the kitchen and turned a small supper club into a blog and weekend cooking classes. I focus on easy, comforting meals without fancy tools. I believe cooking should feel joyful, not stressful. Recipes like this healthy buffalo chicken salad with cottage cheese keep things simple, creamy, and full of flavor.


Conclusion

Healthy buffalo chicken salad with cottage cheese gives you bold buffalo flavor, ultra creamy texture, and high protein in one easy bowl. Make it for lunch, meal prep, or a quick snack and enjoy every spicy, satisfying bite.

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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese


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  • Author: Laura Jennings
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Healthy buffalo chicken salad with cottage cheese made ultra creamy and high-protein. Ready in 10 minutes and perfect for meal prep.


Ingredients

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2 cups shredded chicken breast

1/2 cup cottage cheese

23 tbsp buffalo sauce

1 celery stalk diced

1 tbsp green onions

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Black pepper

Celery sticks for serving


Instructions

1. Add shredded chicken to bowl.

2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.

3. Mix cottage cheese and buffalo sauce into chicken.

4. Stir in celery, green onions, and seasonings.

5. Adjust buffalo sauce to taste.

6. Chill briefly if desired.

7. Serve with celery sticks.

Notes

Store in refrigerator up to 4 days.

Blend cottage cheese for smoother texture.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

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