Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip (Creamy + High-Protein!)
When game day calls, so does the irresistible craving for Buffalo chicken dip—creamy, indulgent, and packed with that signature spicy kick.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken*
- 1 (8-ounce) package light cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup hot sauce*
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped (for topping)
- Optional cheese for topping: ¼ to ½ cup crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese or more shredded cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, shredded cheddar cheese, and the shredded chicken until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to an 8x8-inch (or similarly sized in any other shape) baking dish. Sprinkle optional ¼ to ½ cup cheese over the top (you can stick with shredded cheddar cheese or use crumbled blue cheese for a more traditional Buffalo dip, or even crumbled feta).
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the dip is bubbly and the cheese is fully melted. Remove from the oven and top with chopped scallions, and a drizzle of extra hot sauce if you like it extra spicy. Serve warm with carrot and celery sticks, whole-grain crackers, or baked tortilla chips.
Notes
Variations & Swaps
• To make it spicier: Add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or a dash of extra hot sauce to the mixture.
• To make it milder: Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the mixture to balance the kick.
• Different cheeses: You can change up the flavor by using Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or a Mexican blend. Storage & Shortcuts
• Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 300°F for about 10 minutes or in the microwave for 30–60 seconds.
• Make ahead: Assemble everything in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate up to a day ahead. Bake when ready to serve!
• Time saver: Use rotisserie chicken—it’s quick, flavorful, and eliminates extra cooking.
• To make it spicier: Add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or a dash of extra hot sauce to the mixture.
• To make it milder: Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the mixture to balance the kick.
• Different cheeses: You can change up the flavor by using Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or a Mexican blend. Storage & Shortcuts
• Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 300°F for about 10 minutes or in the microwave for 30–60 seconds.
• Make ahead: Assemble everything in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate up to a day ahead. Bake when ready to serve!
• Time saver: Use rotisserie chicken—it’s quick, flavorful, and eliminates extra cooking.
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 0.5 cupCalories: 170Carbohydrates: 4gProtein: 17gTotal Fat: 10g— Unsaturated Fat: 5g— Saturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 3g— Natural Sugar: 3g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.