Tangy, creamy dip with cottage cheese, shredded chicken, and spicy buffalo sauce, ideal for sharing.
# What You'll 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, optional
→ Garnishes
12 - Sliced green onions, optional
13 - Crumbled blue cheese, optional
# How To Make It:
01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F and allow to fully preheat.
02 - Place cottage cheese and cream cheese into blender or food processor, blend until completely smooth with no lumps remaining.
03 - Transfer blended cheese mixture to large mixing bowl, add shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
04 - Fold in half of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses into the mixture.
05 - Spread mixture evenly into greased 8-inch baking dish, creating uniform depth.
06 - Distribute remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly across the surface.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until mixture is hot throughout and cheese is bubbly.
08 - For enhanced golden and bubbly appearance, broil for 2 to 3 minutes until desired browning is achieved.
09 - Remove from oven, garnish with green onions and crumbled blue cheese as desired. Serve hot with celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers.
