A Healthier High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Makes: 6-8 Servings
Per Serving: 41g Protein | 390 Cal

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This time of year, cozy, creamy, comforting, delicious dips take center stage with all of the parties and gatherings. Whether you’re looking for something to serve on game day, an appetizer everyone will want the recipe for, or a snack that’s super delicious but also sneakily, secretly macro-friendly, you’ll want to give this high-protein street corn buffalo chicken dip a shot.

This dip has everything you love about a classic buffalo chicken dip (but no cream cheese in sight), but leveled up a bit with some of the creamy, smoky flavors from street corn. It’s packed with protein and made in a slow cooker, making it so simple to pull together (and take on the go). It just might become your new go-to appetizer.

Why You’ll Love This Street Corn Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

• Packed with protein: This dip is great for those looking to get a little more protein in their diet. Between the chicken, Greek yogurt, and blended cottage cheese, this dip tastes indulgent, but really packs in the protein.

• Slow cooker buffalo chicken dip: All you have to do is add all of your ingredients to the slow cooker, turn it on, and let it do its thing. Low effort, but high reward.

• The street corn twist is so flavorful: Between the fire-roasted corn, tangy lime juice, salty cotija cheese, and smoky chili powder, (not to mention the spicy buffalo flavor), this dip is far from boring.

• Great for meal prep: One of my favorite things about buffalo chicken dip is that it stores and reheats so well. Because of that, you can make a batch and divvy it up into portions for snacks or lunches all week long.

• Ideal for parties and crowds: This recipe is perfect if you’re hosting or attending a party or trying to feed a crowd. The slow cooker will keep it warm.

What Makes This Dip So High in Protein?

Traditional buffalo chicken dip is usually full of cream cheese, full-fat cheeses, and the like. It’s heavy and calorie-laden and not particularly balanced when it comes to macros. My version, on the other hand, uses cottage cheese and Greek yogurt to bump up the protein, but retain all of the creaminess and big bursts of flavor you love from the original. It's a great source of protein and one of my favorite appetizers.

Not only that, but the chicken adds plenty of lean protein as well, and using lighter cheeses adds a little bit of extra too without causing the calorie count to soar. Each serving of my cottage cheese buffalo chicken dip is packed with over 40 grams of protein for a satisfying yet macro-friendly snack.

The Best Way to Serve This High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip

There are so many great ways to serve this delicious street corn buffalo chicken dip. Here are a few ideas for what to pair with it:

• Tortilla chips

• Pita chips

• Celery sticks

• Carrot sticks or chips

• Cucumber slices

• Bell peppers

• Crostini

• In lettuce cups

• Crackers

No matter how you want to serve this dip, make sure you add your garnishes!

How to Make the Best Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

• Blend the cottage cheese: Make sure you blend the cottage cheese until it’s fully smooth and creamy because it’ll give you the best texture.

• Make it spicier: Add extra buffalo sauce after mixing your dip or consider adding a bit of minced jalapeño.

• Add flavor: Use fire-roasted corn if you can get it. It’ll add some extra flavor. Top the dip with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and some fresh green onions.

• Keep the dip warm when serving: Rather than putting the dip out in a bowl where it’ll get cold, serve your dip right from the slow cooker so you can keep it set to warm and keep the dip at the perfect temperature.

• Shred the chicken using a stand mixer: If you haven't come across this hack yet, using your stand mixer is a great way to quickly and easily get perfectly shredded chicken without any effort on your part. Don't have a stand mixer? Use a large mixing bowl and a hand mixer to quickly shred your chicken breasts.
  

Swaps & Substitutions

• Make it spicier: Add extra buffalo sauce, a pinch of cayenne pepper, or diced fresh or pickled jalapeños.

• Make it a little bit cheesier: Add a little bit of extra mozzarella cheese, monterey jack, cheddar cheese, or pepper jack (the pepper jack can also give the dip a little extra heat).

• Make it a little bit lower in fat: Use a non-fat Greek yogurt and lower fat cheeses.

• Make it on the stove instead of in a slow cooker: If you don’t have a slow cooker (or just want to pull your dip recipe together super quickly), you can make this buffalo chicken dip on the stovetop instead in under 15 minutes. You can also pop it in the oven to melt the cheese if you'd like. Just spread the dip into a baking dish and place in a preheated oven for a few minutes, until the dip bubbles and the cheese melts.

• Make it dairy-free: Swap the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt for plant-based alternatives and use dairy-free shredded cheeses instead of the dairy versions.

FAQs

• What kinds of chicken can I use in this healthier buffalo chicken dip?

  Instead of using shredded chicken you cooked yourself, you can use shredded rotisserie chicken or even canned chicken, but the texture is best with leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  

• What’s the best way to store and reheat leftovers?

  If you have leftover buffalo chicken dip, store it in an airtight container in the fridge. When you’re ready to eat, gently warm the leftover dip in a small pan on the stove over low heat or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed through.

• How spicy is this healthy buffalo chicken dip recipe?

  It’s not super spicy, but the heat level ultimately depends on the kind of buffalo sauce you decide to use, as well as how much of it you ultimately add to your dip. If you find the dip too spicy, you can add a little extra Greek yogurt to help mellow the spice a little bit.

Whether you serve this dip with fresh vegetables, chips, or in lettuce cups, it's sure to be a crowd favorite. During football season, on holidays, or for a fun twist on your weekly meal prep, it just doesn't get better than this buffalo chicken cottage cheese dip.

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Street Corn Buffalo Chicken Dip

Yield: 6-8

Author: Ashley aka The Protein Snack Queen

A healthier buffalo chicken dip that can be made in a slow cooker or on the stovetop in under 15 minutes? It’s the best snack for game day, holidays, or any day of the week.

Ingredients

• 1 lb shredded cooked chicken
• 1 packet ranch seasoning
• 1 cup Mexican or cheddar cheese blend
• 1 cup low-fat mozzarella
• 2 cups blended cottage cheese
• 1 cups plain Greek yogurt
• ½ cup buffalo sauce
• 1 cup frozen fire-roasted corn
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ½ tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: Cotija cheese, green onions, cilantro, and lime for garnish

Instructions

In a Slow Cooker

1. Add the shredded chicken to the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. Add the ranch seasoning, cheeses, blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, chili powder, paprika, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine.
3. Pour the frozen fire-roasted corn into the slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 1.5–2 hours
5. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or buffalo sauce as needed.
6. Serve warm.

On the Stovetop

1. Add all the ingredients to a large pot over medium-low heat.
2. Stir continuously until hot and melted, 10–15 minutes.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
4. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

390

Fat

19 g

Carbs

15 g

Protein

41 g