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A close-up of a baked dish filled with a cheesy buffalo chicken dip. The top is golden brown with melted cheese, some green onions sprinkled on top, and a few dollops of creamy dip. A portion of the dip has been scooped out, revealing the shredded chicken underneath.

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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Creamy, cheesy, high-protein buffalo chicken dip made lighter with Greek yogurt. Perfect for game day, parties, or feeding hungry athletes after practice.
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Ingredients
 

  • 2½ cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt, or sour cream
  • ¾ –1 cup buffalo sauce, adjust to taste
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing or light ranch
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 –3 green onions, chopped
  • Optional: blue cheese crumbles for topping

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth.
  • Stir in buffalo sauce, ranch, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  • Fold in shredded chicken and half of the cheese.
  • Spread mixture evenly into a baking dish.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake 20–25 minutes until hot, melted, and bubbly.
  • Garnish with green onions and serve warm.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken works great for quick prep.
    • Adjust buffalo sauce for mild or spicy preference.
    • Add ½ cup blended cottage cheese for extra protein.
    • Serve with chips, celery, carrots, mini peppers, or pita.
Author: Kaylen Carrera
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Serving: 8g, Calories: 300kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.001g, Cholesterol: 84mg, Sodium: 396mg, Potassium: 202mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 641IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 289mg, Iron: 1mg
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