Creamy blend of cottage cheese, shredded chicken, and spicy buffalo sauce enhanced with melty cheeses.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Proteins
05 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ Sauces and Condiments
06 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
→ Seasonings
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - Pinch of salt, optional
→ Garnish
12 - Sliced green onions, optional
13 - Crumbled blue cheese, optional
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to reach temperature.
02 - In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese and cream cheese, processing until completely smooth with no lumps remaining.
03 - Transfer blended cheeses to a large mixing bowl. Add shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
04 - Stir in half of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until fully incorporated.
05 - Spread the dip mixture evenly into a greased 8-inch baking dish, creating an even layer.
06 - Distribute the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly across the top of the dip.
07 - Place in preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese is bubbly.
08 - Optional step: Broil for 2 to 3 minutes for a golden, bubbly top finish.
09 - Remove from oven and top with sliced green onions and crumbled blue cheese if desired. Serve immediately with celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers.
