High Protein Buffalo Dip (Printable)

Creamy, spicy dip with shredded chicken, cottage cheese, and classic Buffalo flavors to enjoy anytime.

# What You Need:

→ Protein & Dairy

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
02 - 1.5 cups low-fat cottage cheese
03 - 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2% or nonfat
04 - 0.5 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
05 - 0.25 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

→ Sauce & Seasoning

06 - 0.5 cup Buffalo hot sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
12 - Extra blue cheese crumbles, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
02 - In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until completely smooth
03 - In a large bowl, combine blended mixture with shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, blue cheese if using, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed
04 - Transfer combined mixture to an oven-safe baking dish approximately 8-inch square
05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until hot and bubbling around the edges
06 - Garnish with sliced green onions and extra blue cheese if desired. Serve warm with celery sticks, carrot sticks, sliced bell peppers, or whole grain crackers

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • You get that spicy, cheesy comfort without the guilt or the heavy feeling afterward.
  • It comes together in 10 minutes of prep, then the oven does the work while you set out plates and ice.
  • One dip feeds a crowd and somehow convinces people that eating 19 grams of protein per serving is a total win.
02 -
  • If you skip blending the cottage cheese, your dip will have an unpleasant grainy texture that no amount of baking can fix—spend that minute and spare yourself disappointment.
  • The dip will thicken as it cools, so pull it from the oven when it looks slightly looser than you want it to be served; it'll set up perfectly in five minutes.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to cut your prep time to nothing; the flavor difference is subtle but the convenience is worth it every time.
  • If your dip seems too thick before baking, stir in a tablespoon of extra Greek yogurt rather than milk or cream—it keeps the protein count intact without thinning things down.
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