Description
A creamy, spicy, high-protein twist on classic buffalo chicken dip—made lighter with blended cottage cheese for rich flavor without the extra fat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s)
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper (optional)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and bell pepper.
- Spread mixture into a greased baking dish and top with extra cheese.
- Air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes or bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes. Broil for 2 minutes if desired.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Blend the cottage cheese fully for the best creamy texture. Leftovers can be used in wraps, quesadillas, or as a potato topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked or Air Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg