High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip

Spicy, creamy, and protein-packed—this buffalo chicken dip is a quick, budget-friendly lunch or snack made easy with canned chicken!

Course Lunch, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword high protein buffalo chicken dip

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 578kcal

Author Kelli Shallal MPH RD

Equipment

Ingredients

12.5 ounces canned chicken drained
½ cup whipped cottage cheese
¼ cup buffalo sauce
2 tablespoon cream cheese
½ tsp ranch seasoning
¼ cup cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (skip this step if you're microwaving). Whip the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor for 10–20 seconds until smooth.
Drain the canned chicken and add it to an oven- or microwave-safe dish. Mix in the whipped cottage cheese, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch seasoning until fully combined. Top with shredded cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F until bubbly and heated through. – Or microwave until hot if you're short on time. Optional: Garnish with green onions and dig in!

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Notes

Option 1: Prep Now, Bake Later

Assemble everything up to the shredded cheese, then cover and refrigerate. When you're ready to eat, just microwave or bake it.

Microwave is faster.
Baked gives you that golden, bubbly top (and looks prettier).
Honestly, they taste the same—so go with whatever works for your day.

Option 2: Bake Ahead, Reheat Later

You can also bake it fully, let it cool, and store it in the fridge. Then reheat in the microwave when you’re ready to eat.
It still tastes great, but I personally prefer Option 1 for max freshness.

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