Buffalo Chicken Dip With Greek Yogurt a Healthy Twist
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This protein-packed Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip skips the cream cheese and uses Greek yogurt and cottage cheese for a lighter yet creamy twist. It’s packed with flavor, made with just eight simple ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes. It’s the perfect balance of indulgent and nutritious appetizer for your next gathering.
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How to make Greek yogurt 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: Melt the butter in the hot sauce and combine it with the shredded chicken in a large bowl, stirring to combine.
STEP 2: Add the Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, and blue cheese to the mixing bowl. Use a wooden spoon to combine all of the ingredients.
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.
Tips
- Use cottage cheese that has 2% or more fat for the best results. Low-fat/no-fat does not melt as nicely.
- Add the cottage cheese to a food processor and blend it for a smoother texture.
- Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting, shred your own cheese for a creamier dip.
- Use freshly cooked shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken for the best flavor.
How to make 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.
Storage tips
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 fresh-cut veggies such as celery, broccoli and carrots, pita chips, crackers or tortilla chips. It’s also a great addition to a charcuterie board or on top of a baked potato!
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.
Yes, you can just use 1 cup of either cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.
Yes, you can use any type of cheese that you like. Blue cheese is common with buffalo chicken but can easily be left out.
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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound chicken cooked and 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 or chop the chicken, prepare 1 tablespoon melted butter, shred the cheddar cheese and break the blue cheese into crumbles. 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 until the chicken is completely covered with the hot sauce mixture
- 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.
- Spread the dip into a small oven-proof casserole dish and top with 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 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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