Buffalo chicken dip is a non-negotiable on any game day spread and I have been making some version of it for years. The classic recipe is incredible but I wanted something that packed in more protein without sacrificing any of that creamy, spicy, completely addictive flavor that makes everyone hover around the bowl. Four ingredients, fifteen minutes, and a high protein buffalo chicken dip that is so good nobody will ever know or care that it is nourishing. This is the one everyone comes back for seconds on.
Swapping greek yogurt in for the cream cheese is the move that makes this version so much more protein packed without changing the flavor in a way you would actually notice. Greek yogurt brings that same creamy tang that makes buffalo chicken dip so satisfying and it blends beautifully with the hot sauce and shredded chicken into something that tastes rich and indulgent but is doing a lot of good work nutritionally at the same time. The hot sauce amount is completely up to you — two tablespoons gives you a mild warmth and up to a quarter cup brings real heat. Start lower and adjust until it is exactly how you like it.
This dip works cold straight from the bowl or warmed in the microwave for thirty to sixty seconds which makes it one of the most versatile and easy things to serve at any gathering. Tortilla chips, crackers, pita bread, celery sticks, or just a spoon if you are eating it at home and nobody is watching. It takes literally five minutes to stir together which means you can make it fresh right before guests arrive or prep it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until you need it. Both work perfectly.
This is also part of the one rotisserie chicken three recipes game day situation. The same chicken that goes in the Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart Bread and the Mini Chicken Quesadillas works here too, which means one grocery stop and three crowd pleasing dishes that use the same ingredients without any waste. Make all three and you have a game day spread that covers everyone at the table. For more game day snack inspiration check out my Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart Bread and Mini Chicken Quesadillas. Let’s get into the recipe!
High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 Tbs hot sauce up to 1/4 cup depending on your preference
- 1 Tbs green onions chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine chicken, greek yogurt and hot sauce. (you can add more or less hot sauce to your liking)
- Serve cold or warm in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
- Top with green onions
- Serve with tortilla chips, crackers or pita bread.
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