High-Protein Cheesy Buffalo Chicken: Indulge Guilt-Free!
A delicious and guilt-free high-protein dish featuring cheesy buffalo chicken, perfect for satisfying cravings while maintaining a healthy diet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm with celery sticks or whole-grain crackers.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more buffalo sauce to taste.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Great for meal prep or as a party appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg