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Healthy Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

ByCaleb Dawson October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

Introduction

This Healthy Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip is a flavorful and protein-packed appetizer that’s perfect for game days or casual gatherings. It combines tender chicken with a creamy, tangy buffalo sauce twist, all baked to bubbly perfection.

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Ingredients

2 (12.5 oz) cans of white premium chunk chicken breast (or about 2 cups cooked shredded chicken)
1 cup lowfat cottage cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
⅓ cup buffalo wing sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Place the canned chicken in a large mixing bowl and break apart any large chunks with a fork.
Step 3: Add the cottage cheese to a blender and blend until smooth. Add a dash of water if needed to reach a creamy consistency.
Step 4: Combine the blended cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and buffalo wing sauce with the chicken. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
Step 5: Transfer the mixture to a greased large baking dish and bake for 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Step 6: Garnish the dip with an extra drizzle of buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, and chopped green onions.
Step 7: Serve warm with tortilla chips and raw veggie sticks for dipping. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For extra heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce before baking.
You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken for canned chicken for a fresher texture.
Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer, creamier dip.
Try mixing in diced celery or carrots into the dip for added crunch.

Storage

Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven until warm, stirring occasionally for even heating.

How to Serve

A close-up view of a creamy orange dip in a white bowl with a smooth, slightly chunky texture; the dip is decorated with thin white sauce lines and small red sauce drops on top. There are scattered chopped bright green onions on the surface, adding color contrast. A white tortilla chip is dipped partially into the creamy mixture on the left side of the bowl. The background shows a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this dip ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the mixture ahead and refrigerate it before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if it’s going into the oven cold.

What can I serve with this buffalo chicken dip?

This dip pairs well with tortilla chips, crackers, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or sliced bell peppers for a delicious and crunchy contrast.

Healthy Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

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This Healthy Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip is a lighter twist on the classic party favorite. Using lowfat cottage cheese blended smooth, combined with shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, and cheddar cheese, this dip packs all the flavorful punch without the heavy calories. Baked until bubbly and garnished with green onions and extra buffalo sauce, it’s perfect for game day or casual gatherings and pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips and fresh veggie sticks.

Author: Caleb
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

2 (12.5 oz) cans of white premium chunk chicken breast (or about 2 cups cooked shredded chicken)

Dairy

1 cup lowfat cottage cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Sauces & Condiments

⅓ cup buffalo wing sauce

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the dip.
Prepare Chicken: Open the canned chicken and place it into a large mixing bowl, breaking apart any large chunks with a fork to ensure an even texture.
Blend Cottage Cheese: Pour the lowfat cottage cheese into a blender and blend until smooth. Add a small dash of water if needed to help achieve a creamy consistency.
Combine Ingredients: Add the smooth blended cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and buffalo wing sauce to the bowl with the chicken. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
Transfer and Bake: Grease a large baking dish and transfer the buffalo chicken dip mixture into it. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes until the dip is heated through and bubbly.
Garnish and Serve: Once baked, garnish the dip with an additional drizzle of buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, and chopped green onions for added flavor and visual appeal.
Enjoy: Serve the warm dip with tortilla chips and fresh raw veggie sticks for dipping and enjoy your healthier version of buffalo chicken dip.

Notes

Using canned chicken reduces prep time, but you can substitute with cooked shredded chicken breast if preferred.
Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce to control the spiciness of the dip.
Blending the cottage cheese ensures a creamy, smooth texture without adding heavy cream or mayonnaise.
The dip can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
For a dairy-free version, substitute with vegan cheese and a dairy-free cottage cheese alternative.

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