Description
This Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, spicy, and cheesy appetizer perfect for any party or gathering. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, hot sauce, and cheeses, it delivers bold flavors in a crowd-pleasing dish that’s easy to prepare and serve warm.
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 the ingredients: Softened the reduced-fat cream cheese by cutting it into 1-inch cubes to help it melt evenly. Shred the cooked chicken if not already shredded.
- Combine base ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the cream cheese cubes and plain Greek yogurt. Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add shredded chicken and hot sauce: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and hot sauce (Frank’s preferred) until fully incorporated and heated through.
- Mix in cheeses and green onions: Add shredded Mozzarella cheese, crumbled blue cheese, and sliced green onions. Stir until the cheeses melt and the dip becomes creamy and uniform in texture.
- Simmer and thicken: Continue cooking the dip over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and allow flavors to meld.
- Serve warm: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl or oven-safe dish. Garnish with optional extra blue cheese, green onions, and hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately with chips, celery sticks, or crackers.
Notes
- For a thicker dip, bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden on top.
- Slow cooker option: Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken for easy prep.
- Adjust hot sauce amount to taste for milder or spicier dip.
- Serve with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or sliced baguette for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
