Pantry Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Pantry Buffalo Chicken Dip
Description
This dip begins by soaking or boiling raw cashew nuts until soft, which after blending with hot sauce, chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, dill, and parsley creates a smooth, creamy buffalo sauce base without dairy. Canned chicken breast chunks are then stirred into the sauce for protein and texture. The combined dip is baked at 350°F to meld flavors and then broiled briefly for a lightly browned, bubbly surface.
The outcome is a velvety, spicy dip with herb notes from dill and parsley and the classic buffalo sauce heat. The cashews provide richness resembling cheese, making this a pantry-friendly alternative to dairy-based buffalo dips. It can be served warm with bread, crackers, or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew nuts raw
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dill dried
- 1/2 tsp parsley dried
- 2 12 oz chicken breast premium chunk, canned in water, 24oz total
Instructions
- Soak raw cashews in water for at least 4 ours or boil raw cashews for 10 minutes to soften
- Preheat the oven to 350F
- Blend cashews, hot sauce, chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, dill, and parsley in a high speed blender
- Blend until a smooth sauce remains
- Drain canned chicken, add to a large mixing bowl, and break up chunks with a fork
- Combine sauce and chicken in the mixing bowl until evenly combined
- Spread dip into a medium sized baking dish
- Place in the oven at 350F for 15 minutes
- After 15 minutes increase the heat to a broil and broil the dip for 5 minutes
- Remove from the oven, cool slightly and then enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1412mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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