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High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip


  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Description

Elevate your game day spread with this delicious and satisfying high-protein buffalo chicken dip. It’s a total crowd-pleaser, delivering all the zesty, creamy flavor you love with an extra boost of protein. Incredibly easy to whip up, perfect for busy hosts, and a fantastic option for parties, potlucks, or a fun weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or finely diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (for extra protein and creaminess)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional, but highly recommended)
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat Your Oven and Prepare the Dish: Begin by preheating your oven to 375 F (190 C). While it’s heating, grab a medium-sized baking dish, roughly 8×8 inches or similar. You don’t need to grease it, as the dip is rich enough not to stick.

    2. Soften the Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese. It’s crucial for the cream cheese to be at room temperature so it blends smoothly without lumps. If it’s still cold, microwave it for 15-20 seconds to help it along.

    3. Combine the Creamy Base: To the softened cream cheese, add the buffalo wing sauce, Greek yogurt, and ranch or blue cheese dressing. Use a sturdy spoon or a rubber spatula to mix these ingredients together until they are well combined and smooth. This forms the tangy, creamy foundation of your dip.

    4. Fold in the Chicken and Cheese: Add the shredded cooked chicken and about half of the shredded cheddar cheese (reserve the other half for the topping). If you’re using crumbled blue cheese, add that in now too. Gently fold everything together until the chicken and cheeses are evenly distributed throughout the creamy mixture.

    5. Transfer and Top: Spoon the entire dip mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the dip. This will create a lovely golden, bubbly crust.

    6. Bake Until Bubbly and Golden: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges, and the cheese on top is melted and slightly golden brown.

    7. Garnish and Serve Hot: Once out of the oven, let the dip cool for just a few minutes. Garnish generously with sliced green onions for a fresh pop of color and flavor. Serve immediately with your favorite dippers.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
    • Category: appetizer
    • Method: baked
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1/2 cup

    Keywords: buffalo chicken dip, high protein, game day food, appetizer, creamy dip, chicken dip, party food, easy recipe, spicy dip, cheesy dip