High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy appetizer. It contains cooked chicken breast, reduced-fat cream cheese, sour cream, sharp Cheddar cheese, Buffalo sauce, scallions, and blue cheese. These items contain different kinds of dairy products, so they are not good for a dairy-free diet. We have to use vegan cream cheese, sour cream, and cheese if we are dairy-allergic. This Buffalo Chicken Dip is prepared in 35 minutes, so we can easily prepare a quick snack or appetizer for some gathering or event. High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip contains 3g net carbs & 18g protein in one serving. It is stored nicely in the fridge or freezer, so it is good for meal prep purposes. Serve this with celery, baby carrots, and cucumber slices.
STATS:
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Serving size: ¼ cup
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Course: Appetizer, Snack
- Diet: High-Protein, Gluten-Free
- Serving: 8
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing vessel
- Hand mixer
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Cheese grater
- Baking dish
- Oven
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ cup Cheddar cheese
- 2 & ½ cups baby carrots
- 5 ounces reduced-fat soft cream cheese
- 3 & ½ tablespoons Buffalo sauce
- ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 cups chicken breast shreds
- Quarter cup blue cheese crumbs
- ¾ cup scallions
- Three cups celery sticks
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BUFFALO SAUCE:
- We have to add the Buffalo-style hot sauce to this dip. It should contain a spicy & tangy flavor so this dip will taste nice. We would also utilize a milder hot sauce instead if required.
COOKED CHICKEN BREAST:
- Utilize the cooked chicken breast to prepare this dip. Make the small & evenly shredded pieces so they mix nicely with the creamy ingredients & provide good protein content.
BLUE CHEESE:
- We have to add the blue cheese crumbs to this dip. It should provide a bold & tangy taste, so this dip will provide a traditional Buffalo flavor. We would also utilize extra Cheddar cheese instead if required.
SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- Add the sharp Cheddar cheese to this dip so it will melt nicely & provide the savory taste. We would also utilize mozzarella or provolone cheese instead to add a different taste.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven at 375° F and apply the parchment on the tray.
- Add the soft cream cheese to the vessel and mix to make it smooth and easy to combine.
- Include the sour cream, buffalo sauce, and cheddar cheese in it and mix all the items.
- Put the chicken shreds in the mixture and mix properly to coat the chicken.
- Add the scallion slices & save some for garnishing.
- Include the mixture in the dish and spread equally to smooth the top.
- Now bake the dip for twenty minutes till the cheese melts.
- When it is baked, sprinkle the blue cheese crumbs & scallion slices on it.
- Now put the celery sticks & baby carrots on the plate and leave the dip to get cool.
- Serve the dish with prepared vegetables.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
VEGETABLES:
- Celery sticks
- Baby carrots
- Cucumber slices
CRUNCHY DIPPERS:
- Pita chips
- Tortilla chips
- Pretzel crisps
BREAD OPTIONS:
- Toasted baguette slices
- Whole-wheat bread slices
- Mini breadsticks
PROTEIN-RICH PAIRINGS:
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Grilled chicken skewers
- Roasted chickpeas
FRESH TOPPINGS:
- Extra scallions
- Blue cheese
- Fresh parsley
TIPS:
- We have to add the soft cream cheese, then mix so it doesn’t form lumps.
- Add the fresh chicken shreds to provide the soft texture in the dip.
- Shred the cheddar cheese fresh, so it melts smoothly.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Leave the dip to get cool lightly then transfer them in the container and store for three to four hours.
FREEZER:
- Add the cooled dip to a closed box and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Is this dip enriched in protein?
- Yes, this dip contains protein as it has cream cheese, sour cream, and chicken in the dip.
Will I prepare this dip in advance?
- Yes, mix the items, add the mix to the tray, store in the fridge, then bake when required.
What to serve with this dip?
- You can serve the baby carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, crackers, & toasted bread.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 150 kcal
Net carbs: 3 g
Iron: 0.5 mg
Total carbs: 3 g
Vitamin A: 90 mcg
Serving: 8
Fiber: 0 g
Serving size: ¼ cup
Calcium: 100 mg
Protein: 18 g
Sodium: 480 mg
Potassium: 230 mg
