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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

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This Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a flavorful and nutritious twist on the classic game-day favorite. Made with shredded chicken, light cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and hot sauce, it offers a creamy, spicy dip that’s perfect for parties or snacks. Topped with cheddar cheese and baked to bubbly perfection, it’s delicious served with veggies or tortilla chips for a satisfying appetizer or party treat.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 (12.5-oz) cans of chicken or 2.5 cups finely shredded chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken
  • 1 (8-oz) package light cream cheese or Neufchatel, softened
  • ½ cup Frank’s hot sauce
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese for topping

Optional Toppings

  • Additional chopped green onion
  • Blue cheese crumbles

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or any round/square dish of similar size. Note if your dish is larger, reduce the cooking time accordingly.
  2. Shred Chicken: In a large bowl, shred the canned chicken or cooked chicken breasts finely using a fork to make the dish smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese, Frank’s hot sauce, mozzarella cheese, and plain Greek yogurt to the shredded chicken. Stir all ingredients thoroughly until well combined into a creamy mixture.
  4. Add Seasonings and Green Onion: Mix in the chopped green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly into the mixture for added flavor.
  5. Transfer and Top: Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top to create a flavorful topping.
  6. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 16 to 20 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and slightly golden.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and optionally top with additional chopped green onions and blue cheese crumbles. Serve immediately with fresh veggies or tortilla chips for dipping.

Notes

  • For a spicier dip, add more Frank’s hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep and added flavor.
  • To make this dip lower in fat, use reduced-fat cheeses and Greek yogurt.
  • If using fresh chicken breasts, cook and shred them before using.
  • Adjust the baking time if using a larger or smaller baking dish.
  • Blue cheese is optional; omit if you prefer a milder flavor.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/healthy-buffalo-chicken-dip-recipe/