Description
This Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, spicy, and cheesy appetizer that's perfect for game day or any party. Made with shredded chicken, reduced-fat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, mozzarella, and plenty of hot sauce, this dip delivers classic Buffalo flavor with a healthier twist. Topped with blue cheese and green onions, it's easy to prepare on the stovetop, oven, or slow cooker and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 1 pound)
- 1 (8 ounce) block reduced-fat cream cheese, softened and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup hot sauce (preferably Frank’s)
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onions
Optional Toppings
- Extra crumbled blue cheese
- Extra sliced green onions
- Additional hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Ensure the cooked chicken is shredded finely for easier mixing. Cut the softened cream cheese into 1-inch cubes to help it melt evenly.
- Combine Base: In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese cubes, plain Greek yogurt, and hot sauce. Stir until the cream cheese is mostly melted and the mixture is well combined.
- Add Cheeses and Onions: Fold in the shredded mozzarella, crumbled blue cheese, and thinly sliced green onions, reserving some blue cheese and green onions for topping if desired.
- Heat the Dip: Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan or oven-safe dish. If using the stovetop, cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally for about 15-20 minutes until the dip is hot and creamy with all cheeses melted.
- Alternative Heating Methods: For oven cooking, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the dip in an oven-safe dish for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. For slow cooker, set on low and cook for 1-2 hours combining all ingredients before cooking.
- Serve: Once heated through, transfer to a serving bowl or leave in the dish. Garnish with reserved blue cheese, green onions, and additional hot sauce if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve warm with celery sticks, tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette for dipping.
Notes
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- If you prefer a creamier dip, add more Greek yogurt or a splash of milk.
- To make this recipe lower in fat, use reduced-fat cheeses and Greek yogurt as suggested.
- Mix thoroughly to avoid cream cheese clumps before heating.
- Adjust hot sauce amount to taste for milder or spicier dip.
- Can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the oven.
- Great for parties, game days, or potlucks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100 g
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
