Description
This Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, spicy, and cheesy appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella, Greek yogurt, hot sauce, and blue cheese, it offers a bold flavor punch and creamy texture that everyone will love. It can be prepared on the stovetop, in the oven, or slow cooker, making it versatile and easy to make.
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 (preferably Frank's)
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
Optional Toppings
- Extra blue cheese
- Extra green onions
- Extra hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, Greek yogurt, hot sauce, crumbled blue cheese, and sliced green onions to streamline the cooking process.
- Mix the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and hot sauce until smooth and well blended using a spatula or mixer.
- Add Chicken and Cheeses: Fold in the shredded cooked chicken, shredded mozzarella cheese, crumbled blue cheese, and green onions into the creamy mixture, stirring until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Cook the Dip: Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly. Alternatively, cook on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring frequently until heated through, or use a slow cooker on low for 1-2 hours.
- Serve Warm: Remove from heat and optionally garnish with extra blue cheese, green onions, and hot sauce. Serve immediately with chips, celery sticks, or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream for a richer taste.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
- For a gluten-free appetizer, serve with gluten-free chips or fresh vegetables.
- This dip can be prepared a day ahead and heated before serving to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
