BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP with cottage cheese | healthy, high-protein recipe!

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese spread

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: shredded rotisserie chicken

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is often more affordable and convenient.

Grab a large mixing bowl.

Add 2 cups of chopped rotisserie chicken breast to the bowl.

Shred and chop the chicken while it's warm for easier handling.

Add 1 cup of 2% cottage cheese to the bowl.

Add 2/3 cup of 2% Greek yogurt to the bowl.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder to the mixture.

Add 2 tablespoons of chopped scallions to the bowl.

Shred 1 cup of cheddar cheese using the large holes of a box grater and add a quarter of it to the mixture, reserving the rest for topping.

Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.

Add 1/2 cup of hot sauce to the mixture and mix until everything is incorporated and the mixture turns orange.

Lightly coat an 8x8 casserole dish with cooking spray.

Transfer the mixture into the casserole dish and spread it evenly.

Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the dip.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Bake the dip in the oven for 30 minutes.

If you want a golden brown top, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end.

Let the dip cool slightly before serving.

Sprinkle additional chopped scallions on top for garnish.

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