Description
Creamy greek yogurt buffalo chicken dip brings classic party appetizer flavors into a healthier realm. Tangy sauce and tender chicken create an irresistible game day sensation you cannot resist sampling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (0.47 L) shredded cooked chicken
- ¾ cup (177 mL) plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 mL) buffalo sauce
- ½ cup (120 mL) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120 mL) crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsps chopped green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Preheating and Preparation: Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and lightly coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent adhesion.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder until achieving a velvety, homogeneous texture that blends seamlessly.
- Chicken and Cheese Integration: Gently fold shredded chicken and cheddar cheese into the sauce, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture for consistent flavor.
- Baking Process: Spread the dip uniformly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the surface turns golden and develops a slight bubbling effect, signaling complete heating and cheese melting.
- Resting and Finishing: Allow the dip to settle for 5 minutes post-baking, which helps stabilize its structure and enhances serving ease, then adorn with optional green onion garnish or additional hot sauce.
- Serving Suggestion: Present the warm dip alongside crisp vegetable sticks, tortilla chips, or toasted bread for an inviting and interactive culinary experience.
Notes
- Temperature Control: Maintain precise oven temperature to prevent burning or uneven heating, ensuring a golden-brown top without drying out the dip.
- Chicken Preparation: Shred chicken finely and evenly to distribute protein uniformly throughout the dip, creating a consistent texture in each bite.
- Yogurt Selection: Choose thick, strained Greek yogurt to prevent watery consistency and maintain the dip’s creamy, rich texture.
- Dietary Modification: Swap regular cheese with low-fat or dairy-free alternatives for lighter or vegan versions, adjusting seasoning to preserve flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg