Description
This High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip is a flavorful and healthy appetizer that combines tender shredded chicken with a creamy blend of Greek yogurt, reduced-fat cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and cheddar cheese. Baked to bubbly perfection and topped with fresh green onions, it’s perfect for game days, parties, or anytime you’re craving a spicy, protein-packed dip.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 8 ounces cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup light ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the dip.
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the nonfat Greek yogurt, softened reduced-fat cream cheese, light ranch dressing, and garlic powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Chicken and Buffalo Sauce: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken breast, buffalo hot sauce, and half of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, mixing thoroughly so that the chicken is evenly coated in the creamy, spicy mixture.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the chicken mixture into a small baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top to create a cheesy crust while baking.
- Bake the Dip: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot throughout and bubbly around the edges, ensuring it is warmed perfectly and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and allow it to rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions to add a fresh, mild onion flavor before serving warm.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breast from leftovers or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo hot sauce to control the spice level.
- This dip pairs wonderfully with celery sticks, carrot sticks, or whole grain crackers.
- For a thicker dip, you can reduce the ranch dressing slightly.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
