Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe with Cottage Cheese

This Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is a lightened-up version of everyone’s favorite game day recipe. Low-carb, high-protein, and gluten-free, this recipe is a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, and all your favorite dippers!

Love dips? Try our sheet pan dips and Greek yogurt spinach and artichoke dip, too.

Before this cottage cheese buffalo chicken dip, I had been making the classic recipe for my family for years. You know, the one loaded with cream cheese, Ranch dressing, and about a gallon of cheese.

It’s super tasty, but I knew it wasn’t a recipe my family should be eating all the time. That’s where this recipe comes in to save the day! A clean-eating version of the original, this dip has all the taste and texture you love. However, it’s a well-balanced option with the right ratio of protein, fats, and starch.

Even better, you can easily customize it to fit your dietary needs and flavor preferences. Serve it as an appetizer or snack on game day, or enjoy it as a complete meal!

Ingredients

Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details and nutritional information!

Chicken – Use diced or shredded chicken breasts. If you’re in a pinch for time, canned chicken or rotisserie chicken will also work. Just make sure to drain it well, and omit the additional salt! If you’re not a fan of chicken, feel free to use turkey instead. Or, omit it completely for a vegetarian recipe.
Cottage Cheese – I use fat-free, but full-fat varieties will provide the richest flavor and creamiest consistency.
Greek Yogurt – Again, I use non-fat, but full-fat will provide yummy results too.
Shredded Cheddar Cheese – If possible, buy a block of cheddar and grate it yourself. Pre-grated varieties have anti-caking agents that prevent them from melting completely! Or, use mozzarella cheese for a slightly different taste.
Buffalo Sauce – I use Frank’s Red Hot buffalo wing sauce, but any buffalo sauce you like best will taste great.
Ranch Seasoning – Buy a packet from your local grocery store, or make your own Ranch seasoning.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip with Cottage Cheese

Before you begin, preheat your oven, and grease an 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray.

Blend. Add the cottage cheese to the bowl of a food processor or blender, and pulse until smooth. Technically, this step is optional. You could mix the ingredients by hand, but I prefer a smooth consistency.

Buffalo sauce, cottage cheese, chicken and shredded cheese in a glass bowl.

2. Mix. Add all the ingredients except part of the cheese to a large bowl, and mix to combine.

Shredded cheese on top of unbaked buffalo chicken dip in a ceramic baking dish.

3. Layer. Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Then, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

Baked buffalo chicken dip with melted cheese on top in a ceramic baking dish.

4. Bake. Transfer the dish to the oven, and bake until the sides are bubbling and the cheese is melted. Then, broil just until the cheese is golden brown on top.

What Can I Use to Eat Buffalo Chicken Dip?

We love to serve this recipe with tortilla chips for dipping. However, it’s also great with carrots, celery sticks, bell peppers, or crackers.

Or, transform it into a complete meal by serving it with spaghetti squash, rice, baked potatoes, or fries! Or, add it to a platter alongside other snacks like garlic bread pizza and healthy nachos.

Common Questions

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes! If you want to prepare in advance, combine all the ingredients and layer them in a baking dish. Then, cover the mixture with foil, and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake.

To serve, let the dish come to room temperature. Then, bake according to the recipe instructions below.

How long do leftovers last?

Store leftover healthy buffalo chicken dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three to four days in the fridge. I don’t recommend freezing this recipe as the dairy won’t thaw well!

Reheat in the microwave until the cheese becomes melty. Or, transfer the baking dish back to the oven.

Can I make buffalo chicken dip in a slow cooker instead?

Sure! Combine all the ingredients as normal, and set the crockpot to low heat until the cheese becomes melty (high heat if you are in a hurry). You won’t get the crisp, golden brown top, but the dip will still be tasty and great for feeding a crowd.