Healthy High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip
This high-protein buffalo chicken dip blends shredded chicken, spicy hot sauce, and creamy cottage cheese for a guilt-free appetizer that tastes just like the real thing.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts about 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/4 cup blended whole milk cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup Franks Red Hot Sauce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheeese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning packet see above for recommended brand
- 1 tbsp hot honey Can also do regular honey in a pinch!
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Place chicken in bottom of saucepan and pour water to cover the chicken by one inch. Salt the water generously and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once its simmering, turn to low and cover for 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and shred it. I like using a hand mixer to shred it easily in a large bowl.
- Combine your pulled chicken, blended cottage cheese, Frank’s hot sauce, ranch packet, hot honey, salt, and most of that cheddar cheese.
- Spread the mixture into a baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes until it’s bubbly and the cheese is melted.
- If you like those crispy, golden-brown bits on top (and who doesn't?) pop it under the broil for about 2 minutes at the very end. Keep a close eye on it!
- Enjoy with tortilla chips, pretzels (my fav) or veggies!
Notes
storage: If you somehow have leftovers, this reheats surprisingly well! Just pop it in the microwave or back in the oven until warm.