Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip: The Ultimate Guilt-Free Game Day Appetizer
This Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip is a protein-packed, guilt-free appetizer. By using Greek yogurt and Neufchatel cheese, it stays creamy and bold without the heavy calories of traditional ranch-based dips.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 12.5 oz cans chicken (or 2.5 cups finely shredded chicken breast)
1 8 oz package light cream cheese or Neufchatel (softened)
1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Optional: blue cheese crumbles and extra green onions
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit and grease a round or square 8×8 baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, shred the cooked chicken thoroughly using a fork.
3. Add the softened cream cheese, hot sauce, mozzarella, and Greek yogurt. Stir until fully combined.
4. Mix in the green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top evenly with shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
7. Garnish with optional blue cheese and extra green onions. Serve hot with veggies or chips.
Notes
Softened cream cheese is essential for a smooth texture.
If using canned chicken, drain and pat dry thoroughly to avoid a watery dip.
To make ahead: Assemble but do not bake. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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