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READY IN 45 mins

Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip

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"Lighter dairy ingredients are the key to this recipe's healthier makeover. Serve it up hot with multi-grain crackers and crisp celery sticks." — MakeItHealthy

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2 (10 ounce) cans natural chunk chicken, drained
3/4 cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
2 (8 ounce) packages Neufchatel 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 multi-grain crackers

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Directions

Heat chicken and hot pepper sauce in a skillet over medium heat, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in Neufchatel cheese and ranch dressing. Cook and stir until well blended and warm, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in half of the shredded 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.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 40 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Editor's Note:
This recipe is a healthier version of Buffalo Chicken Dip.

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Could not tell ingredients were reduced fat/calories. I would not use the slow cooker again. Instead I would heat in the oven until cheese is melted on top. The slow cooker seemed to dry it out so it wasn't very creamy like a dip should be, (if it cools you can always heat again in the microwave.) I did leave it in the cooker for the duration of a football game, so that could be why it dried out. I also used frozen checken breast chunks instead of canned chicken. My kids loved it and I made it into a sandwich similar to a tuna melt the next day. It was wonderful!

—k8ybilly

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Sep 10, 2012

Tasty.. I actually used this as a filling for a lunch wrap.. used ff cream cheese and topped wit sauteed broccoli slaw.. spicy.. next time I may cut back on the heat a bit. I also grilled my own chicken

—LindaT

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Mar 17, 2013

Made no changes to this recipe. It didn't last long! Nobody knew that the ingredients were fat free. Will use this as the "go-to" dip for parties. Any talk about easy!

—Jeannette H.

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Jun 18, 2013

This is always a huge hit!! This is a go to for potlucks! I have had the not healthy version and I think this healthier one is just as tasty!! One change I have made for personal preference is instead of ranch dressing, I use 1 cp low fat greek yogurt, 1/2 cup skim milk and a packet of dry ranch mix. I also microwave or bake it, I've never done this in the slow cooker.

—faithirene

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Nutrition

Calories
177 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
9.9 g
3%

Cholesterol
39 mg
13%

Fat
10.1 g
16%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
11 g
22%

Sodium
664 mg
27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip

Serving Size: 1/20 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 177
** Calories from Fat: 91

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 10.1g 16 %
** Saturated Fat 4.8g 24 %
** Cholesterol 39mg 13 %
** Sodium 664mg 27 %
** Potassium 147mg 4 %
** Total Carbohydrates 9.9g 3 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
** Protein 11g 22 %
** Sugars 0.8g
** Vitamin A 8 %
** Vitamin C 13 %
** Calcium 4 %
** Iron 6 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 26 %
** Vitamin B6 9 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 8 %

* 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.