Protein-Packed Party Platters

Protein-Packed Party Platters

Are you ready for some football? Super Bowl LVII is less than a week away! 

Whether you’re a football fan or just tuning in for the half-time show and commercials…game-day recipes that can power you through all four quarters are a must!

Enter protein-packed party platters!

Loaded with satisfying protein, filling fibre and lots of colour & crunch, party platters like this one built around our “Creamy Chicken-Artichoke Dip” are Lombardi-worthy in every way!

Here’s how you make it!


Creamy Chicken-Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt
  • 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened 
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder 
  • ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped 
  • 1, 14 oz can artichoke hearts, chopped and drained
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, divided 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F
  2. In a medium bowl, stir to combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, cayenne and lemon juice. 
  3. Fold in cooked chicken, artichoke hearts, parmesan and ½ cup mozzarella cheese.
  4. Add mixture to 8×8 baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, if desired. 

Serving Suggestions:

Get creative and serve this delicious dip in a variety of ways:

  • Use as a filling in a baked pasta dish
  • Serve as a family-style appetizer and bake in a sourdough bread bowl
  • Level-up game night with a dip to win shareplate of warm dip, tortilla chips and veggies! 
  • Create a party platter of epic sheet pan sliders!

Protein-Packed Party Platters

Protein-Packed Party Platters

Special thanks to Alberta Chicken Producers for inspiring many of our recipes and helping fuel healthy, active families and a whole lot of fun!

Follow along here at the GetJoyfull blog, or on social media for more active living tips and recipes throughout all seasons of sport & play. We’re here for it!

Joyfully, 

Emily 

Emily Mardell is a Registered Dietitian, busy mama of three and proud Alberta foodie. Emily is passionate about quality ingredients and creating delicious, nourishing recipes that bring families together. Follow her on social media @GetJoyfull or GetJoyfull.com for nutrition advice and tips to grow food joy and fill up on family time.

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