Tangy dip combining cottage cheese, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melty cheeses for easy entertaining.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Protein
05 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ Sauces & Condiments
06 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
→ Seasonings
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnishes
12 - Sliced green onions
13 - Crumbled blue cheese
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F and allow to preheat.
02 - In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese and cream cheese, blending until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Transfer blended cheese mixture to a large mixing bowl and add shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all components are evenly distributed.
04 - Fold in half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses into the mixture.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 8-inch baking dish.
06 - Distribute remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the top layer.
07 - Place in preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the mixture is hot throughout and the edges bubble.
08 - If desired, broil for 2 to 3 minutes to achieve a golden, bubbly top.
09 - Remove from oven, top with sliced green onions and crumbled blue cheese. Transfer to serving vessel and serve immediately with celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers.
