Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip – A Healthy Twist on a Classic Favorite

This Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect combination of creamy, cheesy, and spicy goodness, making it a healthier twist on the traditional buffalo chicken dip. By swapping out cream cheese for cottage cheese, you’re not only reducing the calories but also boosting the protein content. The rotisserie chicken, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and cheddar cheese bring all the classic flavors you love, while the cottage cheese adds a smooth texture without compromising taste. Whether for a snack, meal prep, or a party dish, this dip is sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  
  

• 8 ounces cottage cheese
  
  

• ½ cup Frank’s RedHot Original Hot Sauce
  
  

• ½ cup ranch dressing
  
  

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  
  

• Optional toppings: Sour cream, chives, feta cheese
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   
   

2. In a food processor or using an immersion blender, puree the cottage cheese until smooth.
   
   

3. In a mixing bowl, combine the pureed cottage cheese, shredded chicken, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.
   
   

4. Pour the mixture into a cast iron skillet or a baking dish of your choice.
   
   

5. Bake for 25 minutes or until the mixture is heated through.
   
   

6. Place the dish under the broiler for 5 minutes to crisp up the top.
   
   

7. Remove from the oven and top with optional toppings like sour cream, chives, or feta cheese.
   
   

8. Serve with chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables like celery sticks or bell peppers.
   
   

Nutritional Value

• Calories: 238 per serving
  
  

• Total Fat: 18g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 6g
  
  

• Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 58mg
  
  

• Sodium: 764mg
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 3g
  
  

• Fiber: 0g
  
  

• Sugar: 2g
  
  

• Protein: 15g