Healthy Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip with Homemade Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Ready in only 30 minutes, this Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is oven baked and made with a homemade yogurt ranch dressing that can be served as a delicious healthy appetizer at your next party!
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This Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is oven baked and made with a homemade Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing that can be served as a delicious healthy appetizer at your next party!
Why you’ll love this Healthy Hot Chicken Buffalo Dip recipe
This creamy, cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip tastes like buffalo chicken wings dipped in ranch dressing. You can either make your own Greek yogurt ranch dressing to be used in this recipe, or you can use any store bought ranch dressing. Ready in only 30 minutes, this Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is oven baked appetizer perfection for your next party!
What is Buffalo chicken dip made of?
- Cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce (I use Frank’s Red Hot)
- 1/2 cup homemade Greek yogurt ranch dressing
- 1 cup cup shredded old white cheddar cheese
What is Homemade Greek Yogurt Dip made of?
Like most summer salads and salad dressing recipes, the ingredients are simpe pantry items that if you cook a lot, you likely already have on hand. To make this Homemade Ranch Dressing you’ll need:
- Greek Yogurt (I use 0% Liberte Greek, but any brand will do)
- Buttermilk (or you can use 2% milk)
- Lemon juice
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Dried parsley
- Dried chives
- Dried dill
- Salt & Pepper
How to make Hot Oven-Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip
This healthy Hot Chicken Buffalo Dip recipe comes together quickly in 6 easy steps.
- Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C).
- Prepare greek yogurt ranch dressing.
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Spread mixture evenly into 1-quart (1 L) baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through; stir.
- Sprinkle with parsley or green onions, if desired.
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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip FAQ’s:
Can I serve Buffalo Chicken Dip while Tailgating?
Yes! This healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip can be prepared ahead of time and placed in a heavy disposable foil pan. Place pan on grill and heat until dip is hot and bubbly.
Can Buffalo Chicken Dip be made in a Microwave?
Yes! To make this Buffalo Chicken Dip in a microwave prepare dip as directed. Place in microwave-safe dish and microwave uncovered on HIGH for 5 minutes, until hot and bubbly, stirring half-way.
Can Buffalo Chicken Dip be made in a Slow Cooker?
Mix ingredients as directed. Place mixture in 4-quart (4 L) slow cooker. Cover and heat on HIGH 1 hour and 30 minutes or LOW for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until hot and bubbly. Stir before serving.
Can I use store bought ranch dressing?
Yes, any store bought ranch dressing will also work in this recipe.
Can I use light cream cheese?
Yes, absolutely! You can lighten up this recipe by using light cream cheese.
How long is buffalo chicken dip good for in the refrigerator?
Depending on how fresh your ingredients are to start, Buffalo Chicken Dip should last 3-5 days in the fridge.
Other healthy appetizer recipes to try
- Cucumber Hummus Bites Recipe – You can make these vegan by topping with vegan feta cheese, either store bought or make your own vegan feta cheese. They taste amazing and they’re so easy to make!
- Easy Vegetarian Pinwheels Appetizer Recipe – This delicious vegetarian appetizer also makes a wonderful on-the-go lunch or a fun, fresh appetizer or snack!
- Black Bean and Corn Salsa with Avocado Recipe – a fresh, simple, no tomatoes salsa that can be thrown together in under 15 minutes!
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Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip with Homemade Yogurt Ranch Dressing Recipe
Equipment You’ll Need
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce (I use Frank’s Red Hot)
- 1/2 cup homemade Greek yogurt ranch dressing
- 1 cup cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C).
- Prepare greek yogurt ranch dressing.
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Spread mixture evenly into 1-quart (1 L) baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through; stir.
- Sprinkle with parsley or green onions, if desired.
Notes
For Tailgating:
This Buffalo Chicken Dip can be prepared ahead of time and placed in a heavy disposable foil pan. Place pan on grill and heat until dip is hot and bubbly.To make this in a microwave:
Prepare dip as directed. Place in microwave-safe dish and microwave uncovered on HIGH for 5 minutes, until hot and bubbly, stirring half-way.To make this in a slow cooker or crock pot:
Mix ingredients as directed. Place mixture in 4-quart (4 L) slow cooker. Cover and heat on HIGH 1 hour and 30 minutes or LOW for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until hot and bubbly. Stir before serving.Nutrition
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