Description
High Protein Cheesy Buffalo Chicken is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines the flavors of buffalo chicken with a cheesy twist, perfect for a protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 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, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until well combined.
- Add cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and half of the cheddar cheese to the chicken mixture and stir until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more buffalo sauce to taste.
- This dish can be served with celery sticks or tortilla chips.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg