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Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Bake

Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Bake: 40g Protein Creamy Spicy Bliss

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A creamy, spicy, and sweet buffalo chicken bake with cottage cheese for extra protein. Easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • lb raw chicken breast, diced
  • 1½ cups cottage cheese
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 tbsp hot honey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1½ cups cauliflower florets or small-diced potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or pepper jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Blend cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, hot honey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Grease a baking dish and spread cauliflower or potatoes evenly.
  4. Add chicken pieces on top.
  5. Pour sauce over chicken and veggies, then toss to coat.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked.
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese, and bake uncovered for 5–7 minutes until melted.
  8. Drizzle with extra hot honey before serving.

Notes

  • Dice potatoes small for even cooking.
  • Blending the cottage cheese creates a smooth sauce.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg