APPETIZER - FOOTBALL SEASON - POT LUCKS
Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip
A lighter take on a classic party favorite
“Creamy, cheesy, a little spicy, and perfect for sharing. This Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip uses Greek yogurt and Neufchâtel cheese to lighten up the traditional version without losing that warm, cheesy buffalo flavor. It’s an easy appetizer for game days, gatherings, or anytime you need something everyone can scoop up and share.”
Prep
20 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Serves
4–6
Category
Appetizer
published in Shannon Burrs’ Cookbook "A Healthy Balance'
From My Kitchen
This recipe appeared in my cookbook, A Healthy Balance. It’s one of those simple recipes that proves a lighter version of a favorite can still be creamy, comforting, and worth sharing.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
1 cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce
2 (8-ounce) packages Neufchâtel cheese, softened
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
½ packet ranch seasoning
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions
01
Add shredded chicken and buffalo sauce to a pan over medium heat.
02
Add softened Neufchâtel cheese, Greek yogurt, and ranch seasoning. Stir until melted and completely combined.
03
Stir in approximately half of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
04
Transfer to a medium casserole dish and top with the remaining shredded cheddar.
05
Bake at 450°F for approximately 15 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Serve warm with vegetables, crackers, pita bread, or tortilla chips.