Description
A healthy, high-protein twist on classic buffalo chicken dip, combining shredded chicken breast with nonfat Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and low-fat cream cheese for a creamy, flavorful appetizer that’s baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect for game days or parties, this dip offers bold buffalo flavor with a nutritious profile.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheeses & Toppings
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip evenly.
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, hot sauce, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add Chicken and Cheese: Stir in the shredded chicken breast, half of the crumbled blue cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly so that the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the creamy buffalo sauce.
- Spread Mixture: Evenly spread the combined mixture into a suitable baking dish to ensure uniform cooking.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and blue cheese evenly over the top of the dip to create a flavorful cheesy crust.
- Bake Dip: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip becomes bubbly and the cheese topping is melted and slightly browned.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool slightly so it can set. Then, top the dip with the chopped scallions for a fresh, mild onion flavor.
- Serve: Serve the dip warm with celery sticks, carrot sticks, or whole-grain crackers for dipping.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more hot sauce to the mix before baking.
- Use part-skim cheeses to keep the dish lower in fat and calories.
- Make ahead by preparing the dip mixture and refrigerating before baking.
- Can be served with a variety of dippers such as pita chips, pretzels, or sliced bell peppers.
