Creamy, spicy dip featuring cottage cheese and shredded chicken with classic Buffalo flavor, ready in 30 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Protein & Dairy
01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
02 - 1.5 cups low-fat cottage cheese
03 - 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat)
04 - 0.5 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
05 - 0.25 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
→ Sauce & Seasoning
06 - 0.5 cup Buffalo hot sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Optional Garnishes
11 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
12 - Extra blue cheese crumbles
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until completely smooth.
03 - In a large bowl, combine the blended mixture with shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, blue cheese (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
04 - Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish (approximately 8-inch square or similar).
05 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, until hot and bubbling.
06 - Remove from oven and garnish with sliced green onions and extra blue cheese crumbles if desired.
07 - Serve warm with celery sticks, carrot sticks, sliced bell peppers, or whole grain crackers.
