Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
This healthy buffalo chicken dip is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for game day. Made with lighter ingredients like Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, it delivers classic buffalo flavor without the heaviness.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Food processor or blender (for creamy base)
- Baking dish A 2 to 2.5 qt baking dish (8×8 or 9×9) works best.
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Spatula or spoon
- Stand mixer (for shredding chicken) optional
- Slow cooker or Instant Pot (alternate cooking methods)
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken (cooked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken)
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat Greek yogurt works well)
- 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese blended until smooth
- 4 oz low-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack)
- 1/3 cup Frank’s buffalo sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions sliced
- Celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, or pita chips optional toppings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Blend the creamy base by combining Greek yogurt, blended cottage cheese, and cream cheese in a food processor until smooth.
- Season the mixture with buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Blend again until fully combined.
- Add the chicken and cheese to a large bowl, then pour in the buffalo mixture. Stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer to the baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and top with sliced green onions. Serve warm with your favorite dippers.
Notes
- For the creamiest texture, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before blending.
- Rotisserie chicken works great and saves time, but any cooked, shredded chicken can be used.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less buffalo sauce to taste.
- This dip can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or oven until warmed through, stirring if needed.
- Make-ahead: Mix the dip up to 24 hours in advance and bake just before serving.