Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip is a delicious and healthier twist on a classic party favorite. Combining protein-packed cottage cheese and Greek yogurt with spicy buffalo sauce, shredded chicken, and a blend of melty cheeses, this dip is creamy, tangy, and loaded with flavor. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s perfect for game days, gatherings, or anytime you want a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese & Chicken
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled (plus extra to garnish)
- 3 cups shredded chicken (about 1.5 lb or 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts)
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced (plus extra to garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 baking dish for the dip.
- Blend Base Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Mix Dip Components: Transfer the blended buffalo cottage cheese mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add the shredded chicken, shredded mozzarella, shredded cheddar, crumbled blue cheese, and sliced green onions. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixed dip into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top evenly.
- Bake the Dip: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden on top.
- Serve Warm: Remove from oven, garnish with extra crumbled blue cheese and sliced green onions, then serve warm with your favorite dippers like tortilla chips, celery, or crackers.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken as a shortcut to save preparation time for the shredded chicken.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the heat level according to your preference.
- For a smoother dip, you can blend the mixture a bit longer until completely creamy.
- Serve with celery sticks, tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette for dipping.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Keywords: Buffalo chicken dip, cottage cheese dip, healthy buffalo dip, baked chicken dip, party appetizer
