A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures

A Healthy-ish Recipe Blog

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Drinks & Cocktails
    • Bread
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Salads
    • Sandwich
    • Main Dish
      • Main Dish – Beef
      • Main Dish – Pork
      • Main Dish – Poultry
      • Main Dish – Seafood
      • Main Dish – Shellfish
      • Main Dish – Vegetables
    • Soups & Stews
    • Side Dish
    • Sauce
    • Dessert
      • Dessert – Bar
      • Dessert – Cake
      • Dessert – Cookies & Macarons
      • Dessert – Frozen
      • Dessert – Pie
  • Work With AKHA
    • Privacy Policy

Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip

February 23, 2018

66 Shares
Share
Tweet
Pin58
Yum8
Share
+1
Share

This Buffalo Chicken Dip has a healthy twist to it!  It has cottage cheese in it!  That’s right, I added some calcium rich cottage cheese to my Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip to make cheesy good.

Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip

 

Yes, dear readers, it’s that time again!  It’s time for #FreakyFriday!  “What’s #FreakyFriday” you ask? Well, it’s hosted by Michaela from An Affair of the Heart. There are 10 bloggers participating in the event this month. If you are new to my blog, welcome!  Here’s the 411 on #FreakyFriday.

 

Each blogger who signs up is assigned a blog from another participant. Like me, for instance. I was assigned Full Belly Sisters.  Once you receive your assigned blog, you get to go through their recipes and pick something you want to cook.   I had two contenders I was thinking of making, but this Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip won out.

 

Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip

 

You see, when we got home from Maui I had a freak leg issue.  I don’t even know what happened.  I just couldn’t put weight on my right leg for some reason and it felt like I’d run a marathon.  Which, of course, I hadn’t.  Have you seen me?  Anyway, being sick or injured always makes me want some comfort food.  And that’s when I decided on the Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip.

 

I’ve been assigned Full Belly Sisters a couple of times.  Their blog is so packed with healthy and hearty recipes.  Their smoothies look so filling and perfect for breakfast or a snack.  I always drool over their delicious, Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake, but I’d have to bake and take because I know the hubs wouldn’t like it.  Or he’d eat one piece and that’s it.

 

Healthier Buffalo Chicken Drip

 

I contemplated their Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Galette.  It just looks like a perfectly light lunch or dinner with a salad.  Then, since I have this blue brie in the fridge, I was going to make these Stuffed Endive with Blue Cheese, Pecans and Cranberries, but I couldn’t find endive.  How does that happen?  Is it not in season or something?  I should check on that.

 

Oh, and yes I did say blue brie.  It’s like brie and blue cheese had a baby and it’s this creamy, salty, sharp delicious brie that tastes like blue cheese.  if you haven’t tried it, I would suggest you find some.  If you like blue cheese, you’ll probably like this one, too.  If you like brie, you’ll probably like it.  Heck, if you like cheese you’re probably like it.  I’ve picked some up and Lidl and Aldi.

 

Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip

 

Anyway, this healthier Buffalo chicken dip is creamy and delicious.  It has the perfect combination of flavors you’re looking for.  The Buffalo sauce is not overpowering.  There’s plenty of chicken. And there’s the added creaminess of the cottage cheese.  While I know this is an unusual addition to a Buffalo chicken dip, but hear me out.

 

Now, most Buffalo chicken dip is made with cream cheese, ranch or blue cheese dressing, chicken, hot sauce, Colby Jack or cheddar cheese, and blue cheese crumbled on top.  Right?  Full Belly Sisters used Greek yogurt in their Buffalo chicken dip instead of the dressing.  Which is a delicious and healthy ingredient to add to the chicken dip instead of that sodium and fat laden dressing.

 

Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip

 

But I’m team cottage cheese.

 

I’ve used cottage cheese to replace some of the cream cheese and sour cream or yogurt in my cheesecakes.  Yes.  I know what you’re thinking.  I thought the same thing, too, at first.  But, then I tried it.  And it’s a really delicious and rich ingredient to use in place of yogurt, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, etc.  Once you blend the curds into a smooth and creamy sauce for lack of a butter word you will realize the true potential that is cottage cheese.

 

Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip

 

Now, I have to confess something to y’all.  I don’t like this dip hot so I put all the ingredients together and typically do not heat it up in the oven.  I just dip my veggies, chips, or baguette slices right in there (or a spoon).  Don’t get me wrong!  It’s delicious all heated up and the blue cheese and sharp cheddar get all melty delicious.  If you haven’t tried it, just taste it before it goes into the oven and then again when it comes out of the oven and you be the judge.

 

I hope you will join me in visiting the other #FreakyFriday participants today!  Especially Full Belly Sisters.  Their blog has delicious recipes, great tips about being a healthy mom during and after pregnancy, and other great lifestyle information.  Also, please follow Full Belly Sisters on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram to see what they’ve been up to!

 

Have you used cottage cheese in place of yogurt or sour cream before?

  Signature  

Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip

Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
This Buffalo Chicken Dip has a healthy twist to it!  It has cottage cheese in it!  That's right, I added some calcium rich cottage cheese to my Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip to make cheesy good.

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces shredded chicken breast
  • 8 oz. Neufchatel cheese
  • 1/3 cup Buffalo sauce
  • 3/4 cup nonfat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In the bowl of a processor combine the Neufchatel cheese, Buffalo sauce, and cottage cheese. Process until smooth. Add the chicken and pulse a few times to combine.
  3. Coat a shallow baking dish with cooking spray and spoon the dip mixture into the dish.
  4. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes, or until the mixture is heated through. Stir, top with shredded sharp cheddar, and bake for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and gooey.
  5. Garnish with chopped scallions. Serve hot with celery, carrots, and crackers or chips.
© Chris Campbell
Cuisine: American / Category: Appetizers & Snacks
This Buffalo Chicken Dip has a healthy twist to it!  It has cottage cheese in it!  That's right, I added some calcium rich cottage cheese to my Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip to make cheesy good.
My Recipe Magic

 

yum goggle

#FreakyFriday Recipes

  • A Dish of Daily Life – Cucumber Salsa
  • An Affair from the Heart – Arancini (Three Cheese Fried Risotto Balls)
  • A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures – Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Bacon Fatte – Spiced Bakery Style Ginger Pear Muffins
  • Bowl Me Over – Beef Tips and Gravy
  • The Devilish Dish – Chocolate Covered Snickers Strawberries
  • Full Belly Sisters – Easy Crockpot Cesar Chicken
  • LeMoine Family Kitchen – Frittata Ranchera Black Bean Salad
  • Life Currents – Garlic Sesame Noodles
  • Lisa’s Dinnertime Dish – Low Carb Cheeseburger Meatloaf
  • Mildly Meandering – Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup
  • Plattertalk – Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread
  • Seduction in the Kitchen – Reuben Meatball Casserole
  • Take Two Tapas – BLT Bacon Cups with Avocado
  • The Foodie Affair – Pineapple Bread Pudding
  • West Via Midwest – Spicy Smoke Sauced Shrimp
  • Who Needs a Cape? – Cheez-It Fiesta Baked Chicken

 

66 Shares
Share
Tweet
Pin58
Yum8
Share
+1
Share

34 Comments
Filed Under: #BloggingEvents, Appetizers & SnacksTagged: #FreakyFriday, Appetizer, cheese, chicken, dip, easy

Comments

  1. Deanna says

    March 5, 2018 at 7:00 pm

    Next work potluck I have to make this! My co-workers will love it!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 10, 2018 at 8:27 pm

      I hope they do!

      Reply
  2. Deanna says

    March 4, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    I have to make this for the next work pot luck! It looks so good and I know my co-workers will love it!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 5, 2018 at 11:33 am

      I hope they like it! Ours does, but I’d step on toes if I made it for work. There’s ONE person who’s makes it. No one else can without pissing her off.

      Reply
  3. Madi says

    March 2, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    This dip looks so addicting! I love the healthier spin on it!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 5, 2018 at 11:36 am

      Thank you! It was addictive. I couldn’t stop eating it; hot or cold.

      Reply
  4. Lori Vachon says

    February 28, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    I could dive right into this dip! With the added bonus of healthier, this is going to be made frequently!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 5, 2018 at 11:36 am

      Thank you! I hope you enjoy it.

      Reply
  5. Michaela Kenkel says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:25 am

    I love buffalo chicken dip – and the fact that you made it healthier? BRILLIANT!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 28, 2018 at 6:48 am

      Thanks! Full Belly Sisters made it healthier. I just added the cottage cheese.

      Reply
  6. Michelle says

    February 26, 2018 at 8:45 pm

    You’ll never see me turn down buffalo chicken anything. I love making buffalo chicken dips for parties! Excited to have a new recipe to try!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 28, 2018 at 6:48 am

      They’re perfect for parties! I hope you like it.

      Reply
  7. Michele @ Bacon Fatte says

    February 26, 2018 at 7:36 pm

    I’m totally Team Cottage Cheese, so I know I’d love this dip! I’ve never tried it unheated before, but I’ll definitely give it a whirl now that you mention it!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 28, 2018 at 6:49 am

      I nibbled on the left overs yesterday straight from the fridge. I still like it better room temp or cold than heated.

      Reply
  8. Jennifer says

    February 26, 2018 at 10:50 am

    I am totally with you on trying to find something to make as I wanted to make everything on their site! I want to make their spinach artichoke puff pastry galette! This buffalo chicken dip is mouthwatering!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 28, 2018 at 6:49 am

      That puff pastry is on my list. Seriously. Next time I get their blog I’m making it.

      Reply
  9. Sandra Shaffer says

    February 26, 2018 at 12:01 am

    Including some cottage cheese is a great way to lighten up this dip. This is a great appetizer to share with guests, but I could also make a meal out of this!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 28, 2018 at 6:50 am

      You definitely could make a meal of this. Just like a chicken salad or tuna salad. Serve it on some lettuce and you’re good to go!

      Reply
  10. Angela says

    February 25, 2018 at 7:26 pm

    Very much looking forward to trying this recipe! I love party food but not all the heaviness so this sounds like a great solution! So much flavor but lightened up… cant beat that!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 28, 2018 at 6:51 am

      It is lighter than the usual version, that’s for sure. I hope you like it.

      Reply
  11. [email protected]'s Dinnertime Dish says

    February 25, 2018 at 6:26 pm

    I could devour this dip! It sounds so delicious and I love that it’s made with healthier ingredients!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 28, 2018 at 6:52 am

      Thank you! I did devour it. The cottage really does make it not so heavy.

      Reply
  12. debi at Life Currents says

    February 25, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    This dip looks fantastic! (And I love dips!) And I love that it’s healthier! Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 28, 2018 at 6:53 am

      Thank you! We love dips, too. They’re so delicious any time.

      Reply
  13. Candi says

    February 25, 2018 at 12:31 pm

    In college our cafeteria had a big salad bar and a big baked potato bar. We used to put cottage cheese on our baked potatoes instead of sour cream. (Back in my ultra skinny days lol) I love Buffalo Dip (cold as well, not hot) I can’t wait to try this healthier version. Hope your leg is feeling better!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 28, 2018 at 6:57 am

      We always put canned fruit on ours. I never thought to put it on a baked potato. I’ll have to try that.

      Reply
  14. Dan from Platter Talk says

    February 24, 2018 at 10:13 pm

    Thanks for this healthy version of one of our favorite game-day apps. Thanks too for what will surely create another recipe crisis due to my indecision over all of your delicious recipes; I’m trying this one very soon!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 28, 2018 at 7:00 am

      You’re too funny, Dan! I literally was LOLing at your post. I hope the decision is easier next time? Though, I think we all face the same issue every time #FreakyFriday comes up.

      Reply
  15. Debra C. says

    February 24, 2018 at 11:59 am

    i’m all about the healthy right now and this dip is a tasty option! We’ve always eaten cottage cheese but you don’t see it in recipe, I love that you’ve used it here, how delicious!!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 28, 2018 at 7:01 am

      I grew up with cottage cheese. I had no idea it had gone out of style. It’s so healthy and delicious.

      Reply
  16. Michele says

    February 24, 2018 at 11:57 am

    I make a salad dressing for blue cheese using cottage cheese and Im amazed at how great it tastes and how much lighter it is! I cant wait to try this dip, its got all the things I LOVE going on!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 28, 2018 at 7:01 am

      Ooooh! I can’t wait to try that dressing. Is it on your blog?

      Reply
  17. Justine says

    February 23, 2018 at 7:38 am

    I love cottage cheese, such a smart variation! Thanks for trying out my recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 28, 2018 at 7:02 am

      Thank you for having such great recipes to chose from!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

AboutMe

I'm Christie and I'm A Kitchen Hoor! At least that's what my friends call me. I've been in the kitchen since I was tall enough to see over the counter. I hope you stay a while and find some new recipes.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • StumbleUpon
  • Twitter

Categories

Recent Posts

  • Moonshine Margarita
  • Garlic & Herb Rotisserie Pork Dinner
  • Swiss Steak

Love With Food - Discover Great Food for a Great Cause Certified Yummly Recipes on Yummly.com AKHA on Foodgawker SoFab Badge


View my Privacy Policy here.
Check out my recipes on:
My Recipe Magic


my healthy aperture gallery

Theme Design By Studio Mommy · Copyright © 2019