Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip

This healthy buffalo chicken dip makes a perfect game day appetizer that everyone will enjoy. Made with Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, it stays creamy, spicy, and full of flavor.

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 185kcal

Author: Liora

Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 1 lb)
⅔ cup medium or hot buffalo sauce
1 cup Greek yogurt ranch dressing for example, Bolthouse Farms
½ cup cottage cheese
¼ teaspoon black pepper plus extra to taste
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
Chopped green onion for topping
Celery sticks for serving
Carrot sticks for serving
Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Blend the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt ranch dressing in a food processor or blender until completely smooth.
In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, blended cottage cheese mixture, black pepper, mozzarella, and ¼ cup cheddar cheese until evenly combined.
Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese evenly on top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbly. Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end if a golden-brown top is desired.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped green onion, and serve warm with celery, carrot sticks, and tortilla chips.

Notes

You’ll need cooked, shredded chicken for this recipe. Here are a few simple ways to prepare it:

Slow Cooker: Add chicken breasts or thighs to the slow cooker. Season as desired, cover, and cook on low for 3–4 hours or high for 2 hours. Shred once cooked.
Instant Pot: Place chicken in the Instant Pot with 1 cup water or broth. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes, then quick release and shred.
Stovetop: Place chicken in a pot, cover with water or broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through, then shred.
Oven: Season chicken and bake at 375°F (190°C), covered, for 25–35 minutes until cooked. Let cool slightly, then shred.

Please note that the nutritional values are provided by an online calculator and should be considered as an estimate.

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