Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Need a healthier Buffalo chicken dip? This recipe uses light ranch dressing and reduced-fat cheese to give the classic dip a healthy makeover. Serve it hot with multigrain crackers and crisp celery sticks.

Submitted by Anonymous
Updated on June 9, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
40
Yield:
5 cups
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Ingredients

  • 2 (10 ounce) cans natural chunk chicken, drained

  • ¾ cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup light ranch dressing

  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 1 bunch celery, cleaned and cut into 4-inch pieces

  • 8 ounces multigrain crackers

Directions

  1. Heat chicken and hot sauce in a skillet over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and ranch dressing; cook and stir until well blended and warm, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in 1/2 of the Cheddar.

  2. Transfer mixture to a slow cooker. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar over top. Cover and cook on Low until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

  3. Serve with celery sticks and crackers.

Editor's Note:

This recipe is a healthier version of Buffalo Chicken Dip.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

78 Calories
5g Fat
6g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 40
Calories 78
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 297mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 50mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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