High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
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This High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip has a creamy texture and spicy kick and offers a nutritious filling appetizer. Combine shredded chicken breast with tangy buffalo sauce, smooth cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and ranch seasoning. This dip offers a healthier alternative and is full of flavor for tailgating or just because.
Typically, buffalo chicken dip is made with cream cheese, which is high in fat and sugar! I love that this is way low in sugar and fat. Plus, it comes together quickly and will be a hit with the crowd!
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
- High protein dip
- Creamy with a spicy kick
- Easy to make
- Perfect for gatherings and game day tailgating!
Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients
Shredded Chicken Breast– You can use dark meat, but that will change the macros and points. I used this recipe -> here to make it in my crockpot. Or you can also use shredded rotisserie chicken or canned chicken
Cottage Cheese– I used 2% low fat
Types Of Ranch Seasoning
While I love Hidden Valley Ranch packets or seasoning, nothing beats homemade ranch seasoning. (You can see my recipe->here.) If I am out of ranch seasoning (it doesn’t happen often), I love Hidden Valley or Burlap and Barrel. (Burlap and Barrel is on their site-> here
) Burlap and Barrel has fantastic flavor and is sustainable from farmers and foragers.
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How To Make Slow Cooked Chicken Shredded
I have a guide here on how to make a large batch of shredded chicken. You can meal-prep enough for the week or freeze it to pull out later!
The CliffsNotes version is to fill your crockpot with chicken breasts and broth. Allow the chicken to cook until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees. Remove the chicken from the broth and shred it. Use meat claws or a Kitchen Aid mixer to do so.
How To Make Buffalo Chicken Dip
There are two ways to make this dip: with a food processor or without. I must have my cottage cheese blended; if I know it’s not mixed, I can’t bring myself to eat it. (Yes, I realize that it’s all mental.) However, the added protein is fantastic!
How To Make High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip Without A Food Processor
- Spray an 8×8 pan with a nonstick spray. (I used an aluminum pan because I knew I was taking part of it to a girlfriend’s house)
- Combine chicken, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, ranch, and buffalo sauce in a bowl or pan.
- Once mixed well, spread evenly throughout the pan.
- Top with cheese and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
How To Make High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip With A Food Processor
Add cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and buffalo sauce to your food processor container. I saved the ranch for after the first blending.
Blend until well combined.
Add ranch seasoning and blend again.
I used my Ninja blender to do this. I used the Auto-IQ twice, the first blending to ensure it was well blended. After the first time, I used a spatula to scrape the walls and stir from the bottom, then added the ranch seasoning for the second blending. (no cottage cheese chunks were getting by me)
In a large bowl, measure out your shredded chicken and pour the blended buffalo sauce over the shredded chicken.
Mix the sauce and chicken until all the chicken has been coated with the sauce.
Spray your pan with a nonstick spray. You can make this in an 8×8 baking dish or a large pan. The smaller pan will make the dip deeper and the cheese more dense.
Spread the sauced chicken into the bottom of the pan.
Top with the shredded cheese. You can use less or more cheese. It should be measured by the heart, but macros matter, so be sure to track to see what you will want as a serving.
Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Remove and serve! I served mine with bell peppers and Ritz crackers.
How To Store Leftover Buffalo Chicken Dip
Once your dip has chilled wrap with foil, saran wrap, or the pan lid and store in the fridge for up to three days.
How To Reheat Buffalo Chicken Dip
The fastest way to reheat this is in the microwave, or you can put back in the oven. You can also eat this cold after it has been cooked. Trust me, it’s amazing in a wrap.
How To Serve Buffalo Chicken Dip
- In a low-carb wrap or lettuce for a leisurely lunch. (see my tortillas post for brand ideas-> here)
- With protein pasta for a delish pasta dish.
- With a spoon, seriously, it’s that good!
What To Dip In Buffalo Chicken
- Tortilla Chips
- Pita Chips
- Frito Scoops
- Chicken in a Biskit Crackers
- Celery Sticks
- Fresh Vegetables
- Carrots
- Bell Pepper Slices
- Cucumber slices
- Bagel Chips
- Breadsticks
- Quest Chips
- Cauliflower
Alterations And Variations For Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
- Blue Cheese Crumbles
- Green Onions
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Buffalo Sauces
The sauces are not equal, so be sure to enter the brand you use into your calculator, whether you are tracking macros or Weight Watchers points.
- Kinders buffalo sauce
- Franks Hot Sauce
- Truff Buffalo Sauce
- Sweet Baby Rays Buffalo Sauce
- Buffalo Wild Wings buffalo sauce
Points For Weight Watchers Points Buffalo Chicken Dip
This recipe uses 2% full-fat cheese, which is 2 points for 12 servings or 3 points for eight servings. Lower the points using fat-free cottage cheese or low-fat/fat-free cheese, or smaller servings. I like to use points on my dairy because of the flavor and creaminess!
*With any recipe, plug everything into your calculator to ensure the point values haven’t changed and are right for the brands you used.*
Macros For High Protein Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Dip
If you are tracking just macros for your healthy eating, the same goes for WW; using fat-free cottage cheese or low-fat/fat-free cheese will lower the fat and the calories. For 8 servings, the macros are 112 calories/ 5 carbs/ 1 Fat/ 16 Protein. For 12 servings, the macros are 75 calories/ 3 carbs/ 1 Fat/ 11 Protein.
*With any recipe, be sure to plug everything into your calculator to make sure the point values haven’t changed and are right for the brands you used.*
Recipes To use Shredded Chicken in
I love to make a whole chicken just for shredding the meat. There are a ton of ways to use shredded chicken, and the recipes below are my favorite ways. Most also work out to low-point Weight Watchers shredded chicken recipes.
- Chicken Stove Top Casserole
- Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup
- Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake
- Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup
- Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe
- Chicken Salad
Easy Cheesy High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Ingredients
- 2.5 Cups Shredded Chicken Breast
- 1/2 Cup Buffalo Sauce
- 1 Cup 2 % Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons Ranch Seasoning
- 3/4 Cup Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
How To Make High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip Without A Food Processor
- Spray an 8×8 pan with a nonstick spray.
- Combine chicken, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, ranch, and buffalo sauce in a bowl or right in the pan.
- Once mixed well, spread evenly throughout the pan.
- Top with cheese and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
How To Make High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip With A Food Processor
- Add cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, ranch, and buffalo sauce in your food processor container.
- Blend until well combined.
- In a bowl measure out your shredded chicken and pour in your blended sauce.
- Mix until all the chicken has been coated and the sauce is mixed in.
- Spray your pan with a nonstick spray.
- Spread the sauced chicken into the bottom of the pan.
- Top with the shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
