Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Description
This recipe starts by combining softened neufchatel cream cheese with Greek yogurt to create a lighter creamy base. Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce adds the signature spicy kick, while garlic and onion powders provide depth and black pepper balances the seasoning. Shredded cooked chicken and scallions are folded into the mixture to add protein and texture. The dip is then transferred to a baking dish and topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
Baking the dip at 400°F melts the cheese into a golden, bubbly topping while warming the mixture through, integrating flavors nicely. Optional additional toppings like crumbled blue cheese, scallions, and extra hot sauce add a typical buffalo flavor profile. The texture is creamy with tender chicken pieces distributed throughout and a melted cheese crust on top.
Serve this dip warm with crackers, chips, celery, or carrot sticks for dipping. It is filling and can be prepared in advance, making it practical for entertaining or casual snacking.
Notes indicate adjusting hot sauce to taste and mention the dip's suitability for make-ahead preparation and freezing. To freeze, assemble the dip in a freezer-safe dish, cover tightly, and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight before baking. Leftovers store well refrigerated and reheat in microwave or oven.
Ingredients
- 1 package neufchatel cheese 8 ounces, reduced fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 .3 oz container Greek yogurt nonfat or 2%, about ½ cup
- ¼ cup Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce (add more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces chicken breast about 2 cups, shredded, cooked
- ¼ cup scallions sliced
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese can substitute other cheese like Colby Jack, Monterey Jack or mozzarella, shredded
Optional toppings:
- blue cheese crumbled, sliced, respectively
- scallions
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Mix the softened cheese, Greek yogurt, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and scallions.
- Transfer the dip to an 8x8-inch square baking dish, oval baking dish or round pie pan. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and dip is bubbly. Remove from oven and garnish with crumbled blue cheese, scallions, and hot sauce, if desired. Serve with crackers, chip, celery and/or carrot sticks.
Notes
- Adjust hot sauce amounts to control the spiciness level to your preference.
- Adding crumbled blue cheese on top is optional but enhances classic buffalo flavor.
- You can assemble this dip up to 2 days ahead and keep it refrigerated until baking.
- For longer storage, freeze dip in a tightly covered freezer-safe baking dish for up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen dip overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for 3-4 days and reheat in microwave or oven until hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 243mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 163IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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