High‑Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip made with cottage cheese, feta, and shredded chicken! It's creamy, spicy, and packed with 20+ grams of protein per serving. Ready in 30 minutes, it's the perfect healthier appetizer for game day, parties, or weeknight snacks!
As a healthy recipe creator, I love giving classic dips a nutritious twist, and this cottage cheese buffalo chicken dip is a favorite. It swaps traditional cream cheese for cottage cheese & feta to keep the same creamy, classic flavor with a much better nutritional profile.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Recipe Difficulty: Easy
- Cooking Method: Baked
- Main Ingredients: Cottage cheese, rotisserie chicken, feta cheese, Frank's RedHot sauce
- Dietary Info: Gluten-free, high protein, keto-friendly
- Serves: 8
- Calories: 200 per serving
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This recipe is 10/10. Also love that you make it with feta-have never thought of that but made it better in my opinion! Thanks, Emmy!
- kennedy
This cottage cheese buffalo chicken dip is perfect for meal prep, game day spreads, or when you need a high-protein dip that actually tastes indulgent.
Pair it with my Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts or Buffalo Chicken Wings for the ultimate appetizer spread, or serve alongside my High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Protein-Packed: 20+ grams per serving.
- Quick & Easy: Ready in 30 minutes.
- Lighter & Healthier: No cream cheese or mayo.
- Meal-Prep: Refrigerate for 5 days, or keep frozen for 3 months.
- Gluten-Free: Naturally, no substitutions needed.
- Budget-Friendly: I use rotisserie chicken for a fast, affordable option.
Key Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese: The main protein that replaces cream cheese. I typically use 2% milkfat, but full-fat or fat-free works as well.
- Shredded Chicken: Rotisserie chicken is my go-to, and makes this recipe so quick & easy!
- Feta Cheese: Adds tangy depth to balance the heat. Fat-free keeps calories low while keeping the classic salty flavor.
- Frank's RedHot Sauce: Provides authentic buffalo flavor with tang and heat.
Substitutions & Variations
- Protein Options: Use shredded chicken, shredded turkey, or crumbled tofu for a plant-based high-protein dip. You could even make this high-protein buffalo chicken dip with canned chicken!
- Cheese Options: Swap cottage cheese for Greek yogurt, or blended silken tofu for a dairy-free option. Replace feta with goat cheese, shredded mozzarella, or nutritional yeast.
- Sauce Options: Try different hot sauces like Cholula for milder heat or sriracha for extra kick.
- Buffalo Ranch Dip: Stir in 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning for a buffalo-ranch twist.
- Loaded Buffalo Dip: Top with crumbled bacon, diced celery & more feta cheese.
How To Make High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Step 1: Shred 2 cups of rotisserie chicken, or any kind of chicken you choose to use.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese, feta, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
- Step 3: Fold in the chicken, spread it in a 9x9 baking dish, top with extra feta and green onions if desired, and bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Step 4: Let it cool for 5 minutes, drizzle with extra hot sauce, sprinkle with more green onions, and serve with celery, carrots, or grain-free chips.
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Expert Tips
- Rest Before Serving: Let the dip sit 5 minutes after baking to set and prevent it from being runny.
- Use Rotisserie Chicken: Makes this healthy buffalo chicken dip recipe so quick and easy.
- Adjust Heat Gradually: Taste the mixture first, then add more hot sauce as needed.
- Double for Crowds: Feeds 8; if you want to double the recipe, use a 9x13-inch dish.
Pairing Ideas
For holidays, game days, or a cozy night in, serve this cottage cheese buffalo chicken dip with crackers and veggies alongside my other dip recipes like honey whipped feta, creamy cottage cheese dip, or simple 3-ingredient queso.
Love cooking with cottage cheese? Check out my gluten-free cottage cheese pancakes, chocolate mousse chia, cottage cheese chocolate mousse, or avocado cottage cheese toast!
High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this cottage cheese buffalo chicken dip is naturally gluten-free. All ingredients, cottage cheese, feta cheese, Frank's RedHot sauce, chicken, and spices, contain no gluten. Always verify your hot sauce brand's label, as some add wheat-based thickeners.
Cottage cheese is the best substitute! It provides similar creaminess with significantly more protein, making it a high-protein buffalo chicken dip. Greek yogurt works too, offering tang and 17g protein per cup. For dairy-free, try blended cashew cream or silken tofu.
Yes, and you should. Buffalo chicken dip with cottage cheese transforms a traditionally heavy appetizer into a high-protein snack. In this recipe, I use cottage cheese mixed with feta and hot sauce, creating the same addictive creaminess with better nutritional value.
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📖 Recipe
High Protein Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Rotisserie Chicken shredded
- 2 Cups Cottage Cheese 2% milkfat
- 1 Cup Feta Cheese
- ½ Cup Hot Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Shred 2 cups of rotisserie chicken, or any kind of chicken you choose to use.
- In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese, feta, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
- Fold in the chicken, spread it in a 9x9 baking dish, top with extra feta and green onions if desired, and bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes, drizzle with extra hot sauce, sprinkle with more green onions, and serve with celery, carrots, or grain-free chips.
Notes
- Rest Before Serving: Let the dip sit 5 minutes after baking to set and prevent it from being runny.
- Use Rotisserie Chicken: Makes this healthy buffalo chicken dip so quick and easy.
- Adjust Heat Gradually: Taste the mixture first, then add more hot sauce as needed.
- Double for Crowds: Feeds 8; if you want to double the recipe, use a 9x13-inch dish.
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Kennedy says
this recipe is 10/10. Also love that you make it with feta—have never thought of that but made it better in my opinion! Thanks Emmy!
Emmy Clinton says
Thanks, Kennedy! I'm so glad you loved it!