Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip (High Protein & Extra Creamy)
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This healthy buffalo chicken dip is everything I love about the classic version, just a little lighter. It keeps all the spicy, creamy, cheesy goodness but uses blended cottage cheese to make it extra creamy and way higher in protein. It’s a great protein buffalo chicken dip that’s brilliant served with chips, veggies, or with my Healthy Crispy Chicken Wrap. It’s honestly my go-to anytime I need something easy for potlucks, parties & game day.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ✅ Recipe Name: Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip (High Protein & Extra Creamy)
- 🕦 Ready in: 25 minutes
- 🤝 Serves: 6
- 🍴 Calories: 434kcal
- 🧑🍳 Main ingredients: rotisserie chicken, cottage cheese, blue cheese, buffalo sauce
- ✨ Summary: Try this healthy buffalo chicken dip with cottage cheese and rotisserie chicken. Creamy & high protein!
Why you’ll love this recipe
If you want an appetizer that always gets demolished at parties, this healthy buffalo chicken dip recipe is exactly what I make every time.
- Super flavorful: For me, this healthy buffalo chicken dip has everything a classic version should have – hot sauce, loads of cheese, and blue cheese. If you love nice bold flavors like in my Creamy Gochujang Pasta, you’ll love my high protein buffalo chicken dip too.
- Easy to make: I almost always use rotisserie chicken because it saves loads of time and makes this super quick to throw together. It’s just mix, bake, and serve – similar to The Best Million Dollar Chicken Casserole.
- Versatile: I tweak the spice level all the time depending on what I’ve got in the fridge or who I’m cooking for. You can easily swap cheeses or change the protein too – it works just as well for weeknights as parties.
If you’re looking for more dip recipes, try making Easy Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt Cucumber Dip), Whipped Feta Dip with Harissa, Low Sugar BBQ Sauce Recipe, or Homemade Avocado Mayo Recipe (Thick & Creamy).
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Ingredients
- Rotisserie chicken: Rotisserie chicken adds flavor and keeps this healthy buffalo chicken dip super quick. It’s also great for other quick meals like The BEST Greek Chicken Bowls.
- Cottage cheese: I blend cottage cheese with sour cream to create an ultra creamy base that also adds extra protein, making this a much healthier buffalo chicken dip. I love using cottage cheese in creamy recipes like my High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta.
- Blue cheese: I personally love the tang blue cheese adds to this low calorie buffalo chicken dip. If you’re not a fan, you can use less or swap it for extra cheddar.
See the recipe card for full information on all ingredients and quantities.
Variations/ Adaptations
Try these to make the healthy buffalo chicken dip your own.
- Make it extra spicy: If you love heat, add a splash of Tabasco or extra buffalo sauce. A spicy high protein chicken dip would go brilliantly with sides like my Frozen Hash Browns in Air Fryer.
- Swap the cheese: Can’t find Red Leicester? Mature cheddar or gouda work beautifully. I often use cheddar in recipes like my Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake Recipe when I want a similar melt.
- Use chicken breast: You can easily swap rotisserie chicken for shredded chicken breast if you want something leaner.
- Make it lighter or dairy-free: You can swap some of the sour cream for Greek yogurt if you want an even lighter dip. For a dairy-free option, use plant-based yogurt and dairy-free cheese.
How to make Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Step 1: Add the sour cream + cottage cheese to a tall jug and blitz with an immersion blender until totally smooth.
Step 2: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, blended base, buffalo sauce, ⅓ of the Red Leicester, and ½ of the blue cheese. Mix until everything’s evenly coated.
Step 3: Spoon the mixture into a cast-iron pan and level it out. Sprinkle over the remaining Red Leicester and blue cheese.
Step 4: Preheat the grill to 400°F, then grill for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbling. Finish with fresh chives/dill and dig in.
Building a game day spread? Try making Crispy Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Chilli Mayo, Smoked Mackerel Pâté (Easy 5-Minute Recipe), or Peri Peri Chicken Wings (Nandos Fakeaway).
Tips for the best result
- Blend the cottage cheese well to create an ultra smooth base that’s like cream cheese without being as heavy, which is key for a homemade buffalo chicken dip.
- I used chicken wing meat to reduce waste, since I’d already made wings. But to keep this a healthy buffalo chicken dip, I would use rotisserie or chicken breast, as the skin to meat ratio is very high with wings, making it more calorific.
- Let this low fat buffalo chicken dip sit for about 5 minutes after baking so the cheese thickens slightly.
- Increase the heat depending on preference by adding more franks or adding a spicier sauce like Tabasco for added heat.
Why This Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip Works
I’ve found the best healthy buffalo chicken dip always comes down to balancing heat, creaminess, and richness. This version keeps all the bold flavors of classic buffalo dip but uses blended cottage cheese and sour cream to create a lighter high-protein base that still tastes super indulgent.
Buffalo sauce naturally brings acidity & heat, which cuts through the richness of the cheese and sour cream. Blue cheese adds that classic tangy flavor buffalo dips are known for, while shredded chicken gives you that hearty texture that makes this so good for parties & game day.
One trick I always use to keep this healthy buffalo chicken dip extra creamy is blending the cottage cheese until completely smooth. Once you blend it with sour cream, you get this silky base that’s like cream cheese but lighter and way higher in protein.
How to Keep Buffalo Chicken Dip Creamy
Buffalo dip can sometimes turn out watery or a bit greasy if you’re not careful, but a few simple tricks keep this healthy buffalo chicken dip nice and creamy.
- Blend the cottage cheese fully: Any visible curds create a grainy texture, so blend it until completely smooth.
- Use rotisserie chicken: Rotisserie chicken stays juicy and flavorful, which stops the dip from going dry. Plus it saves you loads of time.
- Bake until bubbly, not overcooked: Heat the dip just until the cheese melts and the edges bubble. Overbaking makes the cheese separate and go oily.
- Let it rest before serving: Let it sit for a few minutes after baking so everything thickens slightly and gets extra creamy.
These tricks make sure your healthy buffalo chicken dip comes out smooth & genuinely perfect for scooping with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Serving Suggestions
Once your healthy buffalo chicken dip is hot and bubbly, there are loads of ways to serve it. It’s perfect as a party appetizer, game day snack, or even a quick dinner if you pair this low calorie dipping sauce for chicken with the right sides. I love eating it with celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, toasted baguette or even stuffed baked potatoes.
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Leftover Storage and Reheat Instructions
Healthy buffalo chicken dip stores well, so it’s perfect for meal prep or leftovers throughout the week.
Refrigerator: Let the dip cool completely before putting it in an airtight container. It’ll keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing this because the dairy can separate once thawed.
Reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F or in the microwave until warm, stirring halfway through to keep the macro friendly buffalo chicken dip creamy.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, cooked and shredded chicken breast works perfectly in this low carb buffalo chicken dip. Rotisserie chicken just adds extra flavor and saves time.
Red Leicester melts beautifully and adds color, while blue cheese gives you that classic buffalo flavor in this healthy buffalo chicken dip. Cheddar or gouda work well too.
My healthy buffalo chicken dip has a moderate spice level from buffalo sauce, but you can easily tweak it. Add more hot sauce for extra heat or use less for something milder.
Yes, you can absolutely make buffalo chicken dip ahead. Just assemble everything, cover it, and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours, then bake it when you’re ready to serve.
To make this bariatric buffalo chicken dip, blend cottage cheese with sour cream until smooth before mixing it with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and cheese. This creates a creamy texture like traditional buffalo dip. If you’re wondering how to make buffalo chicken dip healthier, this cottage cheese swap is the secret.
Red Leicester melts beautifully and adds color, while blue cheese gives you that classic buffalo flavor in this healthy buffalo chicken dip. Cheddar or gouda also work well if you prefer a milder flavor.
For other fun sides, consider making Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Easy & Creamy),Easy Braised Red Cabbage (with Apples and Onions!), orEasy Cauliflower Cheese (No Flour or Butter!).
If you tried this Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip, it would mean so much to me if you couldleave a review & a star rating to let me know how you found it! I love hearing about your experiences – it motivates me to keep creating more and more recipes for you guys 💛 Let’s get cooking! – Mimi x
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip (High Protein)
Ingredients
- 400 g rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 5 tbsp buffalo franks
- 100 g blue cheese
- 300 ml sour cream
- 100 g cottage cheese, blend
- 200 g red Leicester cheese
- 1 tsp flakey salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh chives/ Fresh dill to garnish
Method
- Shred your chicken meat, whether that’s shredded chicken breast, rotisserie chicken or I used leftover chicken wing meat.
- If you want a smoother consistency from the cottage cheese, add the sour cream and cottage cheese into a tall glass and use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
- Preheat your grill to 400°F.
- To a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, sour cream/cottage cheese blend, one third of the red Leicester cheese, buffalo franks and half of the blue cheese. Mix until well combined, then pour into a cast-iron pan and spread to level out the dip with a spatula.
- Top with the remaining red leicester and blue cheese and pop under the grill for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Finish with fresh chives/dill and dig in!
Notes
- When I used chicken wing meat to reduce waste, since I’d already made wings. But to keep this healthy, I would use rotisserie or chicken breast, as the skin to meat ratio is very high with wings, making it more calorific.
- Increase the heat depending on preference by adding more franks or adding a spicier sauce like Tabasco for added heat.
- If you can’t find Red Leicester, substitute with mature cheddar or gouda.
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