Heart-Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Indulge guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip, a lighter twist on the classic game-day favorite. Packed with lean shredded chicken breast, tangy non-fat Greek yogurt, and creamy low-fat cream cheese, this dip delivers all the savory, spicy goodness without the excess calories. Infused with zesty hot sauce, garlic, and onion powder, and topped with melted low-fat shredded cheddar, every bite is irresistibly flavorful. Baked to bubbly perfection, it’s garnished with fresh scallions for a pop of color and served alongside crunchy celery sticks and whole-grain crackers for a wholesome pairing. Ready in just 35 minutes, this protein-packed, nutrient-rich appetizer is an ideal choice for health-conscious crowd pleasers while still satisfying your cravings for bold buffalo flavor. Perfect for gatherings, game nights, or casual snacking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
- 4 pieces celery sticks
- 8 pieces whole-grain crackers
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add the boneless, skinless chicken breast and cook for about 15 minutes or until fully cooked.
Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken using two forks.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the low-fat cream cheese, plain non-fat Greek yogurt, and hot sauce.
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Add the shredded chicken and mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle the low-fat shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the dip sit for a few minutes.
Garnish with chopped scallions.
Serve warm with celery sticks and whole-grain crackers for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.3 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.8 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 10007 mg | 435% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.7 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.5 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.1 g | ||
| Protein | 240.0 g | 480% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1843 mg | 142% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2982 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
