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Lightened Up Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip: Easy & Healthy

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A creamy, spicy, and tangy buffalo chicken dip made with Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese for a lighter twist on the classic party appetizer. Perfect for game days, potlucks, or any gathering, this slow cooker recipe is easy to prepare and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot Original)
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
  • ½ cup crumbled reduced-fat blue cheese (optional), divided
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour ½ cup buffalo wing sauce over the top, coating the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or on high for 1½ to 2 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  2. While the chicken cooks, in a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Whisk or use an electric hand mixer until completely smooth and lump-free.
  3. Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker (reserve the sauce in the slow cooker). Shred the chicken using two forks or a hand mixer on low speed.
  4. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker with the reserved sauce. Add the cream cheese-yogurt mixture, ½ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ cup of the crumbled blue cheese (if using), half of the sliced green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until well combined.
  5. Cover and cook on low for another 30 to 45 minutes, or on high for 15 to 20 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbly. Stir halfway through.
  6. Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese and remaining ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles on top. Cover and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes until the top cheese melts slightly. Garnish with the reserved green onions.
  7. Serve immediately from the slow cooker on the warm setting, with celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.

Notes

For best results, soften cream cheese to room temperature before blending. Do not use non-fat cream cheese as it can become grainy. If the dip is too thin, cook uncovered for the last 10-15 minutes. If too thick, add a tablespoon of milk or chicken broth. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.

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Keywords: buffalo chicken dip, lightened up, slow cooker, healthy appetizer, game day dip, Greek yogurt, reduced-fat

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