This Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip is a lighter, guilt free twist on the classic game day favorite. Packed with tender shredded chicken, creamy Greek yogurt, and bold buffalo sauce, it delivers all the spicy, tangy flavor you love without the heavy calories from cream cheese and mayo. Perfect as a dip for veggies, crackers, or baked tortilla chips, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser for parties, game days, or a quick snack.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or low-fat)

• ½ cup reduced fat cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup hot buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)

• ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

• Optional: celery sticks, carrot sticks, or whole grain crackers for serving

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Mix the Base: In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.

3. Add Chicken and Cheese: Stir in shredded chicken and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until fully combined.

4. Bake: Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish (8x8-inch or similar) and spread evenly. Top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly.

5. Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately with celery sticks, carrot sticks, or crackers.

Nutritional Information (per ½ cup serving, approx.)

• Calories: 120 kcal

• Protein: 12 g

• Fat: 5 g

• Carbohydrates: 3 g

• Fiber: 0 g

• Sugar: 2 g

• Sodium: 450 mg