Name: Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Neufchâtel Cheese ((4 ounces) softened and cut into chunks (Or Kite Hill Cream Cheese)); 1/2 cup cottage cheese (4 ounces); 1 cup Greek yogurt (8 ounces - dairy or non-dairy); 2/3 cup Buffalo hot sauce; 2 cups shredded chicken (from Instant Pot Chicken); 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (or dairy free blue cheese); 4 scallions (chopped); 1/4 cup grated onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste); 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (Or Daiya shreds); For garnish: Additional chopped scallions; For Serving: tortilla chips (pita chips, carrots, celery)

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This Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip is good for so many different occasions. It is fabulous for tailgating or football parties but works equally well for a potluck or family gathering. Truth be told, my kids would be thrilled if I were to serve it for dinner on a random Wednesday night. It is spicy, cheesy and oh-so-delicious. This one may have you scraping the edges for that last bite.

Everyone is saying it.

But I am going to say it too.

I cannot BE-lieve it is August.

School starts here in just two weeks, and before you know it the weather is going to start cooling off. (Thank goodness!)

I know some of you mourn the end of summer, but this girl loves fall.

For one, I look forward to being able to do simple things like go to the grocery store without feeling like I need a shower five seconds after walking out the door.

Plus, football season will be here before you know it.

And you know what that means. Football food!

Whether you are tailgating at a College game (Go Gators!), or prefer to catch the game a home, chances are that food will play a major role in the festivities.

I typically plan my menus a week or two ahead of time, and this Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip is one that makes a regular appearance.

It is a crowd pleaser and I am a sucker for anything that can be made ahead of time.

Now let’s be clear, healthy is a relative term here. I think I probably should have titled this “Healthier” Buffalo Chicken Dip, because there is just no making a dip like this that rivals a kale smoothie for nutritional value.

But once you get past that, I think you will agree that this recipe delivers on all of the flavor while keeping the calories somewhat in check.

The secret weapons are Greek yogurt and cottage cheese. I have used these in place of cream cheese and sour cream, and I don’t notice a difference in flavor and texture versus the “real thing”.

This is a good thing. Because I am not exactly known for my restraint when it comes to game day snacking.

This is a dish you can enjoy without guilt, especially if you make sure there are plenty of fresh veggies on hand. My favorite things to serve this with are carrot chips and celery, and of course a few tortilla chips. (Because…YOLO, baby!)

Frequently Asked Questions for Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip:

Can You Make Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Crockpot?

Yes! Simply add the dip to a prepared slow cooker and cook over low for two to three hours.

How Long Can You Keep Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Fridge?

This dip can be kept in the fridge for up to three days.

Tip for Making Low Calorie Buffalo Chicken Dip

I like to make this in my stand mixer to ensure that everything is well mixed together and the mixture is creamy. An immersion blender or a hand mixer will also work well. If you don’t have any of those, you can whip it together with a whisk or a spoon. If you do this, make sure that the cream cheese is well softened and be prepared for some vigorous beating!

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