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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Lucy

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip

This healthy buffalo chicken dip delivers all the spicy, creamy goodness of the classic recipe with fewer calories and more protein! Made with Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese, shredded chicken breast, and reduced-fat cheese, this dip is a guilt-free crowd favorite. Perfect for game days, parties, or a simple high-protein snack!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip:
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken grilled, baked, or rotisserie, skin removed
  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream or cream cheese
  • ¼ cup cottage cheese or Neufchâtel cheese blended until smooth
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce choose a natural brand with no added sugars
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup part-skim mozzarella or reduced-fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice for added freshness
Optional Toppings & Add-Ins:
  • ¼ cup green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon blue cheese crumbles for extra tangy flavor
  • Dash of hot sauce if you like it spicier

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
  1. 1️⃣ Boil, bake, or grill the chicken breast until fully cooked.2️⃣ Shred the chicken using two forks or a hand mixer for a finer texture.
Step 2: Mix the Creamy Base
  1. 3️⃣ In a mixing bowl, blend Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and buffalo sauce until smooth.4️⃣ Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
Step 3: Combine & Bake
  1. 5️⃣ Add the shredded chicken and mix well.6️⃣ Stir in ½ cup shredded cheese, reserving a little for topping.7️⃣ Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Step 4: Bake or Slow Cook
  1. 8️⃣ For baking: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.9️⃣ For slow cooker: Cook on low for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
  1. 🔹 Garnish with chopped green onions, blue cheese crumbles, or extra buffalo sauce.🔹 Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, whole wheat crackers, or almond flour chips.

Notes

✔ For an extra creamy texture: Blend the Greek yogurt and cottage cheese before mixing with the chicken.
✔ For a dairy-free version: Use a dairy-free yogurt alternative and vegan cheese.
✔ For meal prep: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
✔ Best reheating method: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.