Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip

Name: Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) cans natural chunk chicken, drained; 0.75 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

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Need a healthy 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.

Recipe by MakeItHealthy

Updated on December 16, 2022

close up view of Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip in a bowl with crackers in the background

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

20

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

Heat chicken and hot pepper 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 cheese, then transfer mixture to a slow cooker.
Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over top, cover, and cook on Low until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Serve with celery sticks and crackers.

Editor's Note:

This recipe is a healthier version of Buffalo Chicken Dip.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

231	Calories
16g	Fat
11g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 231
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 43mg	14%
Sodium 784mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 8mg	39%
Calcium 32mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 147mg	3%

* 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.