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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip: Guilt-Free Flavor Explosion

This Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip offers guilt-free flavor, perfect for game day or cozy nights, combining taste and nutrition effortlessly.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Substitution: Use rotisserie, boiled, or Instant Pot chicken.
  • ½ cup Buffalo Sauce Choose a high-quality buffalo sauce.
  • 1 cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt Do not substitute with regular yogurt.
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Substitution: Half crumbled blue cheese can be used.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Use freshly grated cheddar.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Tortilla Chips Choose whole grain or baked chips.
  • 2 cups Veggie Sticks Carrots, celery, and bell peppers.
  • 2 cups Pita Chips Opt for whole wheat.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, nonfat Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese. Stir in 1 cup of freshly grated cheddar cheese until smooth.
  3. Transfer the dip mixture into an 8x8 baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  4. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25 minutes until bubbling and the cheese is melted.
  5. Remove from oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Serve warm with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or pita chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is thoroughly drained to maintain texture. Use high-quality buffalo sauce for the best taste. Freshly grated cheese is recommended for optimal meltability. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave.

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