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Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip Recipe

September 26, 2017 by Jeanette 20 Comments

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Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip - this lightened up dip is a game day favorite - the crunchy topping adds a special touch
Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip - this lightened up dip is a game day favorite - the crunchy topping adds a special touch

This lightened up Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip is a Game Day winner.  I still remember my first Buffalo chicken wing – it was when I was in college in Rochester, New York. Buffalo wings became our favorite midnight snack. Needless to say, I put on a few extra pounds my freshman year from all the late night munchies. I don’t think I’ve met anyone who doesn’t like Buffalo wings. The only problem is that they’re usually deep fried, and you can’t eat just one.
Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip - this lightened up dip is a game day favorite - the crunchy topping adds a special touch
This Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip is a lightened up version of a favorite dip one of my friends makes. The original recipe calls for cream cheese and Ranch dressing. My skinny version is made without any cream cheese. Instead, I use pureed low-fat cottage cheese (higher in protein than cream cheese too) which I’ve used successfully as a cream cheese substitute in many recipes. Ranch dressing seasonings are used in place of Ranch dressing, and reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese further lightens up this dip. A crunchy panko topping makes this dip standout from the typical Buffalo chicken wing dip. I’ve been improving this recipe over the years and love this new version with the extra crunch factor.

Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip - this lightened up dip is a game day favorite - the crunchy topping adds a special touch

There’s still plenty of flavor, just a lot less calories than the original recipe. You can assemble this dip ahead of time and bake the next day if you like. Just keep the panko topping separate until it’s time to bake. In a pinch, you could also microwave the dip (without the panko topping).

Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip - this lightened up dip is a game day favorite - the crunchy topping adds a special touch

Serve with carrot sticks and celery sticks as healthier dippers, along with tortilla chips.

Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip - this lightened up dip is a game day favorite - the crunchy topping adds a special touch

You can also make this dip without the panko crumb topping – just add some extra shredded cheese on top before baking. That’s the way I’ve been making this dip for years. It was only recently that I tried this crunchy panko topping for a twist. It’s similar to the one I came up with for my Light Jalapeno Popper Dip.

Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip - serve this lightened up version of a favorite Game Day appetizer without any guilt!Either way, you’ll have some happy snackers on Game Day.

Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip - serve this lightened up version of a favorite Game Day appetizer without any guilt!

This is great healthy alternative for Super Bowl – I hope you give it a try!

Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip - this lightened up dip is a game day favorite - the crunchy topping adds a special touch
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Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients

Dip

  • 2 cups low fat cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup scallions chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup Frank's hot sauce
  • 2 cups shredded low fat sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Topping

  • 1/4 cup panko crumbs use gluten-free if needed
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • dash cayenne
  • dash sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Dip

  1. Place cottage cheese in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Add dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Process until blended. Transfer to a bowl. Add scallions, chicken, hot sauce, cheddar cheese (save some for the top if you like) and Parmesan cheese. Mix well. Spread in a pie pan. 

Topping

  1. In a small bowl, mix together panko crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, cayenne and salt. and bake for 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through. Sprinkle crumb mixture on top of dip and bake for 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through.

Recipe Notes

Instead of using the panko crumb topping, you can simply sprinkle a little extra cheese on top before baking.

Nutrition Facts
Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 727mg32%
Potassium 176mg5%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 180IU4%
Vitamin C 6.2mg8%
Calcium 202mg20%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. Liz says

    January 28, 2015 at 5:22 am

    Sounds delicious. Thank you Jeanette.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 28, 2015 at 9:10 am

      Thanks Liz! Hope you have a great day!

      Reply
  2. Kristi Rimkus says

    January 28, 2015 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    We aren’t hosting the Super Bowl Party (we live in Seattle, so guess who we’re rooting for), but this will be a terrific contribution for our hosts. After the holidays, we’re all watching our calories, and this sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 28, 2015 at 8:51 pm

      Haha – good luck! I’m hoping to sneak in a bunch of healthier snacks this Sunday for our football friends 😉

      Reply
  3. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    January 28, 2015 at 10:29 am

    Now – this is an interesting take on dip – love that you used (and I am totally intrigued by the fact that you) cottage chese!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 28, 2015 at 8:52 pm

      Shashi – pureed cottage cheese is a great substitute for cream cheese in dips. I started using it in my Hot Spinach Dip a few years back as well as my Skinny Berry Cheesecake Trifle and it works great.

      Reply
  4. Cookin Canuck says

    January 28, 2015 at 11:31 am

    Now this is perfect Super Bowl food, and you know that I love the lightened version!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 28, 2015 at 8:52 pm

      Have fun watching the Super Bowl with your boys!

      Reply
  5. Allie says

    January 28, 2015 at 11:51 am

    This is one of my favorite dips so I will definitely be giving this healthier version a try

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 28, 2015 at 8:52 pm

      Allie – I hope you enjoy this one!

      Reply
  6. Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says

    January 28, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    Love the healthy version! My husband is obsessed with buffalo wings so we’ll have to try this dip!!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 28, 2015 at 8:53 pm

      I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love Buffalo wings – I’ll be making this for Sunday’s game and keeping it a secret that it’s healthy 😉

      Reply
  7. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    January 28, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    Using low fat cottage cheese is such a great idea! love this dip, Jeanette!!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 28, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      Alice – I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a cottage cheese fan, but I do love it pureed and stirred into dips in place of cream cheese.

      Reply
  8. Sheri says

    January 30, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    Jeanette, your Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip looks delicious, and i can’t wait to make it, even though it won’t be for the Super Bowl. I just was wondering at what temperature to bake it at. I can’t believe no one else noticed that it was missing.
    Thank you for the great recipes and i hope to hear back from you soon.
    Sheru

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 30, 2015 at 10:30 pm

      Sheri, thanks for the catch. I updated the recipe. The temperature should be set at 350 degrees.

      Reply
  9. Lauren says

    January 13, 2016 at 9:17 am

    Just in time for the superbowl! Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:11 pm

      Thanks Lauren!

      Reply
  10. Awiley says

    February 2, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    How much ranch dressing seasoning?

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      February 3, 2016 at 7:50 am

      Awiley, the garlic powder, onion powder and dill weed are the spices that make up the ranch dressing flavoring in the dip.

      Reply

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