Healthy Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This Healthy Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip is a lighter twist on a classic favorite, combining tender white chicken breast with creamy lowfat cottage cheese and spicy buffalo wing sauce. Baked to perfection and topped with a variety of garnishes, it’s a flavorful and satisfying appetizer perfect for game day or casual gatherings. Enjoy it with tortilla chips or fresh veggie sticks for a nutritious snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 (12.5 oz) cans white premium chunk chicken breast (or about 2 cups cooked shredded chicken)
Dairy
- 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sauce
- ⅓ cup buffalo wing sauce
Optional Garnishes
- Additional buffalo wing sauce for drizzling
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the dip.
- Prepare Chicken: Open the canned chicken and place it in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to break apart any large chunks to ensure an even texture.
- Blend Cottage Cheese: Add the lowfat cottage cheese to a blender and blend until smooth. If the mixture seems too thick, add a small dash of water to help achieve a creamy consistency.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the blended cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and buffalo wing sauce to the bowl with chicken. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Bake the Dip: Transfer the buffalo chicken mixture into a large greased baking dish. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Add Garnishes: Once baked, remove the dip from the oven and garnish with a drizzle of extra buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, and sprinkle chopped green onions on top for added flavor and color.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the dip warm alongside tortilla chips and raw veggie sticks such as carrot and celery for a delicious and healthy snack option.
Notes
- You can substitute canned chicken with freshly cooked and shredded chicken breast if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce based on your desired spice level.
- If you do not have a blender, use a food processor or meticulously mash the cottage cheese to a smooth consistency.
- For a creamier dip, consider adding a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or cream cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
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