Description
A lighter, brighter version of the classic buffalo chicken dip with a crispy cheese top that delivers all the tangy, spicy flavor without the heavy feeling. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for game day or a weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
- 4 ounces Neufchâtel cheese, softened
- ½ cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3–4 green onions, sliced
- Celery stalks and carrot sticks for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.
- Soften the Neufchâtel cheese (microwave 10-15 seconds if needed).
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened Neufchâtel and Greek yogurt until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the hot sauce and ranch dressing mix until well combined.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and ½ cup of the cheddar cheese. If using blue cheese crumbles, fold them in now.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar and the mozzarella evenly over the top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, until edges are bubbly and cheese is golden. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
- Let the dip rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions.
- Serve with celery sticks, carrot chips, or your favorite dippers.
Notes
Don’t overmix the chicken to keep texture. Watch the broiler closely to avoid burning. Let dip rest 5 minutes before serving. Use room temperature ingredients for smoother texture. If dip is too thin, use thicker Greek yogurt and pat chicken dry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 16
Keywords: buffalo chicken dip, lightened up, healthy appetizer, game day, crispy cheese, easy dip