High Protein Cheesy Buffalo Chicken 🍗🧀🔥✨
This recipe is bold, cheesy, and packed with protein. Tender chicken is coated in spicy buffalo sauce, balanced with creamy Greek yogurt, and finished with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner.
Ingredients 🛒
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- ½ cup mild or hot buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions or parsley
Instructions 👩🍳
- Mix base: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, and garlic powder. Stir until evenly coated.
- Assemble: Transfer mixture into a small baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top.
- Bake: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions or parsley. Enjoy hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or wrapped in a tortilla.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing before serving.
- Variation: Use ground chicken instead of shredded for a different texture.
- Serving idea: Perfect as a dip, sandwich filling, or stuffed into baked potatoes.
Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 15–20 minutes
- Kcal: ~280 per serving
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “High Protein Cheesy Buffalo Chicken—spicy, creamy, and protein-packed 🍗🧀🔥✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you enjoy it as a dip or in a wrap?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next protein meal.” • “Tag a friend who loves buffalo chicken.” • “Cheesy, spicy, and high-protein comfort.”