Healthy High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
A healthier twist on the classic buffalo chicken dip, packed with protein and made with lighter ingredients while still delivering bold, spicy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cream cheese, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Spread the mixture into a baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella and optional blue cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Serve warm with veggie sticks, whole grain crackers, or pita chips.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Adjust hot sauce to taste for milder or spicier dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg