Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip

Appetizers

Jul 30

Servings: 12 | Prep: 5 min | Cook Time: 20 min

INGREDIENTS

2 10 oz. canned chicken in water, drained
4 oz. lite cream cheese softened
⅓ cup blue cheese crumbles
½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
½ cup Franks RedHot sauce
¼ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Blue cheese crumbles for the top *optional*
Scallions chopped, placed on top after the dip is cooked *optional*

This Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip is always a crowd pleaser. Perfect game day or party appetizer! Made with canned chicken, blue cheese crumbles, lite cream cheese, Franks RedHot sauce (we only use Frank’s RedHot sauce in Buffalo NY!), nonfat plain Greek yogurt, and mozzarella cheese, this easy and delicious Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip is then baked until golden, bubbly, and perfect for dipping.

Here are three ways to prep the chicken prior to making the recipe. In my home, I use the “quick way” personally but you have choices!
- Quick way: Canned Chicken in Water. I prefer to make dips quickly and they taste just as good. Grab 2 cans for this recipe (drain water) and use the chicken. This also keeps the cost down and allows you to make more
- Instantpot: Cook your chicken breast and shred. This takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Slow Cooker – crockpot buffalo chicken dip is convenient but make sure you start your dip way early if it’s uncooked. You can also do a partial slow cooker method by adding your canned chicken in your slow cooker and using the slow cooker to warm up your buffalo dip
You’ll notice most Buffalo Chicken Dip recipes use Ranch flavoring or dressing. I’m from Buffalo so we use Blue Cheese. I did replace the dressing with plain nonfat Greek yogurt to decrease the calories and fat but left the blue cheese crumbles to still have that flavor.
This is completely up to you! Pita chips, tortilla chips, toasted baguette, pretzels or my favorite, carrots and celery!

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Spoon into shallow 1-quart baking dish.
Top with additional 1/4-1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles if desired.
Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through.
Top with scallions if desired.
Serve with pita chips, crackers, toasted baguette, or my favorite carrots and celery!