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Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip

Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip

Discover the ultimate Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip, a healthier, protein-packed twist on a beloved classic that’s perfect for game days, parties, or just a satisfying snack. This recipe reimagines the traditional buffalo chicken dip, offering a creamy, spicy, and incredibly flavorful option that’s surprisingly good for you.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dip

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cooked and shredded
Dip Base
  • 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat or low-fat, your preference
  • 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or your favorite buffalo sauce
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus more for topping
  • 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles optional, for authentic flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings and Serving
  • chopped fresh chives for garnish
  • celery sticks for serving
  • carrot sticks for serving
  • tortilla chips for serving
  • crackers for serving

Equipment

  • - Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet (oven-safe)
  • Medium-sized bowl

Method
 

  1. Begin by cooking your chicken. You can boil or bake the chicken breasts until they are fully cooked through and easy to shred. Alternatively, you can use a rotisserie chicken for a shortcut. Once cooked, let the chicken cool slightly, then shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks or your hands.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, and buffalo sauce. Stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Don't worry if the cottage cheese isn't perfectly smooth; a little texture is fine and adds to the charm.
    1 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce, 1/4 cup cream cheese
  3. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Then, add half of the shredded cheddar cheese and the blue cheese crumbles (if using) to the cottage cheese mixture. Mix until everything is well combined.
    1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, salt, black pepper
  4. Add the shredded chicken to the creamy buffalo sauce mixture. Fold it in gently to ensure all the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
  5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the buffalo chicken mixture into a small baking dish or an oven-safe skillet. Spread it out evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the dip. You can also add a few more blue cheese crumbles if desired. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly, with a few golden-brown spots.
    1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles
  7. Carefully remove the Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped chives, if desired. Serve hot with your favorite dippers like celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers.
    chopped fresh chives, celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, crackers

Notes

This dip stays good for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
It can be frozen for 1-2 months, but texture may change slightly.
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