Creamy High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip
High protein chicken dip that’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. A satisfying appetizer that delivers big taste with every bite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded (rotisserie or poached)
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup plain nonfat or 2% Greek yogurt
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (adjust to taste; start with mild if unsure)
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix (or 1 teaspoon each dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, plus 1/2 teaspoon salt)
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese or 1/2 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella (optional if you don’t like blue cheese)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or part-skim mozzarella, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a 9-inch baking dish or similar with cooking spray.
- Mix the base: In a large bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
- Add the chicken and cheese: Fold in the shredded chicken, green onions, blue cheese (if using), and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar. Season with pepper.
- Transfer and top: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, until hot and bubbling around the edges and the cheese is melted.
- Broil for a golden top (optional): Broil on high for 1–2 minutes to lightly brown the cheese. Watch closely.
- Garnish and serve: Let it cool for 5 minutes. Top with extra green onions. Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, sliced cucumbers, bell pepper strips, tortilla chips, or whole-grain crackers.
