Buffalo Chicken Dip

Musical Joy's Note:

Got this from the gym that I belong too - don't know why - it's not exactly low-fat, but it's absolutely delicious. The first day I got it, I halved the recipe and DH and I ate the entire thing!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 cups cooked chicken , diced or shredded (Canned Chicken breast works well too)
• 4 ounces red hot sauce (or to taste)
• ¾ cup chopped celery
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• ½ cup ranch dressing
• shredded cheddar cheese
• tortilla chips (for dipping) or crackers (for dipping) or raw vegetable (for dipping)

Directions:

1. Cream the cheese and ranch dressing.
2. Add celery.
3. Set aside.
4. In skillet, saute hot sauce and chicken.
5. Stir chicken mixture into cream cheese mixture.
6. Spoon into a 9 inch pie plate and cover with cheddar cheese.
7. Bake at 350 for 30- 35 minutes.
8. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or cut up raw veggies.

Reviews

[Rhi's Mama]

Sorry I haven't reviewed before now. I've been making this every other weekend since football season started, at the request of my men. We all love it! The first time I made it exactly as written, and it's very good. Since then, I've adjusted it for personal preference and ease. I omit the celery (hate it) and instead of heating up the chicken with the sauce, I mix canned shredded chicken meat with the sauce and let it chill for an hour in the fridge, mix with the other ingredients, and bake as directed.

[Chef #573716]

WOW! This was so good! I think this will be my new 'go to' dip, when I need to bring a dish. Made it exactly as described, and it turned out perfectly. Brought it to a friends, and it was inhaled! Next time, might have to make a double batch (mmm, leftovers)! Can't wait to try it using the blue cheese dressing.

[Andreadmb]

I've always enjoyed this recipe- I like this version although I will say I skipped the celery because I do not like it. I substituted Fat Free cream cheese and there was no noticeable difference in taste or texture. I figure, save a few calories when I can!