Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
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This healthy buffalo chicken dip without cream cheese is made with healthy Greek yogurt and cottage cheese instead. It’s rich in protein and flavor, plus it’s quick and easy recipe to make with just eight simple ingredients in less than 30 minutes.
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This dip is one of our favorite appetizers! It’s a delicious twist on classic buffalo chicken dip made with healthier ingredients. It tastes great with carrot sticks, cucumber slices, celery sticks and tortilla chips.
If you like hearty dips like this buffalo chicken dip, be sure to check out my pizza dip which is also made with a few simple, healthy ingredients.
Why you will love this buffalo chicken dip
- It’s an easy dip recipe with just a few simple ingredients.
- It’s packed with protein from healthy cottage cheese and Greek yogurt.
- Flavor! Even though it’s made healthier, it’s still delicious!
Here is what you will need to make buffalo chicken dip without cream cheese
This is a brief summary of the ingredients needed to make this easy buffalo chicken dip recipe and a convenient shopping list from my Instacart affiliate link. For a printable recipe card with exact measurements and detailed instructions, scroll down to the recipe card section.
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Ingredients
- Shredded Chicken
- Hot Sauce such as Frank’s
- Melted Butter or Olive Oil
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Cottage Cheese
- Ranch Seasoning
- Blue Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
🥄Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Small Ovenproof Casserole Dish
- Cheese Gater
How to make Greek yogurt and cottage cheese buffalo chicken dip
Prepare the ingredients: Shred the chicken, melt the butter, shred the cheddar cheese, and break the blue cheese into crumbles. Measure the Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and seasoning mix.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees f.
STEP 1: Stir the melted butter into the hot sauce and pour it over the shredded chicken in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
STEP 2: Add the Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, and blue cheese to the bowl with the chicken and mix all of the ingredients together.
STEP 3: Spread the dip mixture into a baking dish and add shredded cheese.
STEP 4: Bake the casserole for approximately 10 minutes until the dip is heated and the cheese has melted.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
Shredded Chicken – You can make your own shredded chicken breasts which are super easy to make, here are instructions for how to make shredded chicken.
You can also use a rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken or cooked ground chicken.
Hot Sauce – I like to use Frank’s hot sauce when I make Buffalo recipes, but you can use your favorite sauce.
Ranch seasoning – You can use store-bought ranch seasoning or you can make your own, here is my recipe for a homemade ranch seasoning blend. It’s so easy to make and tastes great on so many things.
If you don’t have ranch dressing seasoning or the ingredients to make it, you can also substitute 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of dried chives.
Cottage Cheese – Look for cottage cheese that has 2% or more fat for the best results. I have found that cottage cheese that is low-fat/no-fat does not melt as nicely as cottage cheese that has a higher fat content. Cottage cheese can be substituted with an equal amount of ricotta cheese or you can use all Greek yogurt.
Greek Yogurt – The tangy flavor of Greek yogurt really makes this dip special. If you don’t have Greek yogurt, it can be replaced with sour cream or cottage cheese.
How to make cheesy buffalo chicken dip ahead of time
This is an easy dip to make ahead of time, in fact, it tastes better when the flavors have the chance to blend together! Mix all ingredients together and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
When serving the dip, bring it to room temperature and bake in a preheated 375-degree f oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
How to store leftovers
If you have any of this delicious dip left over, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Enjoy leftover dip cold or heat it up in the oven or microwave.
Recipe variations
Add Veggies – Add diced veggies to the dip such as celery, carrots, and red bell peppers before baking it.
Add Pasta – Make it a dinner casserole and add up to a cup of small cooked pasta before baking the dip.
Vegetarian Buffalo Dip – replace the chicken with a cup of cooked cauliflower or make buffalo cauliflower bites and add them to the dip.
Bacon Buffalo Chicken Dip – Add crispy bacon bits into the dip before baking for a smoky flavor.
Ranch Buffalo Chicken Dip – Swap Greek yogurt with ranch dressing and use a blend of cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
What to serve with healthy buffalo chicken dip
This dip is not just for football season, it’s perfect for any spread of appetizers. Serve it garnished with green onions with fresh-cut veggies, pita chips, crackers or tortilla chips. It’s also a great addition to a charcuterie board.
Tips
- Add the cottage cheese to a food processor and blend it for a smoother texture.
- If you prefer more spice, add more hot sauce to the yogurt and cottage cheese mixture.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can easily make this dip in a slow cooker. Simply add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours.
It is not recommended to freeze this dip as it may affect the texture. Enjoy the dip fresh or within four days of preparing it.
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Healthy Buffalo Chicken DipIngredients
- 1/2 pound chicken shredded – about 1 cup
- 1 tablespoon melted butter unsalted
- 1/4 cup hot sauce such as Frank's
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: shred the chicken, melt the butter, shred the cheddar cheese and break the blue cheese into crumbles. Measure the Greek yogurt, cottage cheese and seasoning mix. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Stir the melted butter into the hot sauce and pour it over the shredded chicken in a bowl. Stir to combine.1/2 pound chicken, 1/4 cup hot sauce
- Add the 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1 teaspoon ranch seasoningand 1/4 cup blue cheese to the bowl with the chicken; mix all of the ingredients together.1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning, 1/4 cup blue cheese
- Spread the dip into a small oven-proof casserole dish and top with 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded1/4 cup cheddar cheese
- Bake the casserole for approximately 10 to 15 minutes until the dip is heated through and the cheese has melted.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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