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High protein buffalo chicken dip in a white bowl garnished with green onions and blue cheese crumbles served with celery and tortilla chips

High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip

A creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip made with cottage cheese and sharp cheddar instead of cream cheese. No oven required and delivers 30 grams of protein per serving. Ready in 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chicken breast fresh or pre-cooked, shredded
  • 1 cup cottage cheese 2%, 4%, or full-fat
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing or substitute plain Greek yogurt or vegan ranch
  • 1/2 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce original cayenne hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped, optional topping
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles optional topping

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Food processor
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Two forks for shredding
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. If using fresh chicken, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the chicken breasts, reduce heat to a gentle simmer, and cook covered for 12 to 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove the chicken and shred using two forks while still warm. Skip this step if using pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken.
  2. In a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and Frank's Red Hot Sauce. Pulse until fully smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. No cottage cheese curds should be visible in the finished blend.
  3. Transfer the cheese blend to a large mixing bowl. Add the shredded chicken and fold together until fully combined and evenly coated.
  4. Do not reheat this dip. Serve immediately at room temperature or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving cold. The cottage cheese will separate and become watery if heated.
  5. Just before serving, garnish with chopped green onions and blue cheese crumbles if desired. Serve with tortilla chips, celery sticks, cucumber rounds, or bell pepper strips.

Notes

This dip must be served cold or at room temperature. Do not reheat after preparation as the cottage cheese base will separate. For best results, use full-fat cottage cheese and blend until completely smooth before adding the chicken. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Flavors deepen after overnight refrigeration.