Need a healthier 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.
Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::40 mins
Total Time::50 mins
Servings::40
Yield::5 cups
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 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.
Transfer mixture to a slow cooker. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar 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.