Crispy Buffalo Chicken Loaded Potato Bowl
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Serving Size: 1 loaded potato bowl
Macros Per Serving: 400 calories | 42g protein | 35g carbohydrates | g sugar | g fiber | 14g fat
Behind the Recipe
This bowl has everything a loaded buffalo chicken plate should have: crisp potatoes, spicy chicken, creamy ranch, melted cheese, and fresh crunch.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes
- 4 ounces Realgood Foods Lightly Breaded Chicken Nuggets
- 1/2 cup Daisy 4% Cottage Cheese
- 1 teaspoon dry ranch seasoning
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely diced celery
- 1 tablespoon sliced green onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
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Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Place the diced potatoes in the air-fryer basket. Lightly coat them with cooking spray and season with the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Air-fry the potatoes for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until browned and crispy.
- Cook the chicken nuggets according to the air-fryer directions on the package. Cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with the buffalo sauce.
- Blend the cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, and water until completely smooth and pourable.
- Place the crispy potatoes in a bowl. Add the buffalo chicken and sprinkle the cheddar over the hot chicken.
- Spoon the blended cottage-cheese ranch over the bowl. Finish with the celery and green onion.
40/400 Notes
- Add the cottage-cheese ranch after cooking so it stays cool and creamy.
- Nutrition varies by chicken, ranch seasoning, buffalo sauce, and cheddar brand.
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