Description
A creamy, spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip made with shredded chicken, reduced-fat cream cheese, mozzarella, Greek yogurt, hot sauce, and blue cheese. Perfect as a party appetizer, this dip combines bold Buffalo flavors with a smooth, cheesy texture that's easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups (1 pound) shredded cooked chicken
- 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 (I prefer Frank’s)
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onions
Optional Toppings
- Extra blue cheese
- Extra green onions
- Additional hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature, then cut into 1-inch cubes for easier melting.
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, add the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and hot sauce. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Chicken and Cheese: Stir in the shredded chicken and shredded mozzarella cheese. Continue cooking and stirring until the cheese melts and the dip is hot and well combined.
- Incorporate Blue Cheese and Onions: Fold in the crumbled blue cheese and thinly sliced green onions, reserving some for garnish if desired. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Serve Warm: Transfer the dip to a serving dish if desired, and garnish with extra blue cheese, green onions, and a drizzle of hot sauce. Serve immediately with crackers, celery sticks, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- You can prepare the dip in the oven by baking at 350°F for 20 minutes until bubbly if you prefer a baked texture.
- To make this recipe in a slow cooker, combine all ingredients and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Substitute plain Greek yogurt with sour cream for a tangier flavor.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your preferred spice level.
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience and added flavor.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cheese and Greek yogurt as listed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
