Healthy Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
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.
- 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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