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Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bake

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bake with 40g Protein

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A creamy and spicy buffalo chicken bake made with cottage cheese and cream cheese for a rich, stable texture.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup thick buffalo wing sauce (like Frank’s Wing Sauce)
  • 1 (1 oz) packet dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a blender or a large bowl (using a hand mixer), combine the cottage cheese and the softened cream cheese. Blend until smooth.
  3. Stir in the dry ranch seasoning and 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
  4. Fold in the shredded chicken and the buffalo sauce.
  5. Pour into the prepared dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
  6. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Top with green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Use thick buffalo wing sauce for best results.
  • Cream cheese helps prevent the sauce from breaking.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg