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High protein buffalo chicken dip baked in a casserole dish with melted cheddar and scallions.

High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip

Creamy buffalo chicken dip made with blended 2% cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, shredded chicken breast, Frank's RedHot, and reduced-fat cheddar—no cream cheese required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 212 kcal

Equipment

  • High-speed blender or food processor
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • Silicone Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast about 300 g; drained and patted dry if very moist
  • 1 cup 2% low-fat cottage cheese about 225 g
  • 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt about 60 g
  • 1/3 cup Frank's RedHot Original cayenne pepper sauce about 80 ml
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese about 55 g, freshly shredded and divided
  • 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning about 8 g
  • 2 tbsp chopped scallions or chives optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Blend the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and ranch seasoning for 45 to 60 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed, until completely smooth with no visible curds.
    Blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and ranch seasoning forming a smooth base in a food processor.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, fold together the shredded chicken, Frank's RedHot, the blended cottage cheese mixture, and half of the cheddar until the chicken is evenly coated.
    Shredded chicken coated with buffalo sauce and blended cottage cheese mixture in a glass bowl.
  • Spread the mixture evenly in an 8x8-inch baking dish and scatter the remaining cheddar over the top.
    Unbaked buffalo chicken dip spread in a white baking dish with shredded cheddar on top.
  • Bake on the center rack for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges are steadily bubbling and the center reaches 165°F (74°C). For a browned top, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
    Baked buffalo chicken dip with melted cheddar and bubbling edges before adding scallions.
  • Let the dip rest for 3 minutes so it thickens slightly, then garnish with scallions or chives if using. Serve warm.
    Buffalo chicken dip in a white baking dish, topped with sliced scallions and ready to serve.
High protein buffalo chicken dip baked in a casserole dish with melted cheddar and scallions.
High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip

Notes

For canned chicken, drain it very well and press out excess liquid before mixing. Nutrition is based on the default ingredient set; substitutions and brands will change the values.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 3.1gProtein: 35.8gFat: 5.7gSaturated Fat: 2.8gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 1278mgSugar: 2.6g
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