A tangy, protein-rich blend of cottage cheese, chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted cheeses, ideal for sharing.
# 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
→ Proteins
05 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ Sauces and 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
# Steps:
01 - Set oven to 375°F.
02 - In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese and cream cheese until completely smooth.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine blended cheeses, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Stir in half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses into the mixture.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 8-inch baking dish.
06 - Top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
08 - Broil for 2 to 3 minutes for a golden, bubbly top, if desired.
09 - Remove from oven and garnish with green onions and crumbled blue cheese. Serve hot with celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers.
