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Healthified Buffalo Chicken Dip

47% fewer calories • 66% less fat • 61% less sat fat than the original recipe—see the comparison. A favorite flavor combo is lightened up and made easier to eat, all at the same time! From eatbetteramerica.

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35 Ratings

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4 Stars 11%

3 Stars 20%

2 Stars 17%

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Healthified Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • PREP TIME

    10 Min

  • TOTAL TIME

    40 Min

  • SERVINGS

    12

 

1
package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1/2
cup fat-free ranch dressing
1/3
cup buffalo wing sauce
2
tablespoons water
1 1/2
cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1
cup shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend or reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
2
tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium)
Whole grain crackers or celery sticks, if desired
  • 1 Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in dressing, buffalo wing sauce and water until blended. Stir in chicken and cheese. Spread in ungreased 1-quart baking dish or 9-inch pie plate; cover with foil.
  • 2 Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Stir; top with onions. Serve hot with crackers or celery sticks.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 110
    • (Calories from Fat 50),
  • Total Fat 6g
    • (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 30mg;
  • Sodium 420mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 4g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 0g),
  • Protein 9g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 8 %;
  • Vitamin C 0 %;
  • Calcium 8 %;
  • Iron 2 %;
Exchanges:
  • 0 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 0 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 0 Lean Meat;
  • 0 High-Fat Meat;
  • 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 0;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
What is healthified?

We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the original

Here's the skinny
Before After
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1/2 cup ranch dressing 1/2 cup fat-free ranch dressing
1 can (10 oz) chunk white chicken, drained 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz) 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend or reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
Tortilla chips, if desired Whole grain crackers or celery sticks, if desired
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium)
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
Nutritional Highlights
Calories
 
 
210 (before)
110 (after)
Fat
 
 
1 1/2 (before)
0 (after)
Saturated Fat
 
 
9 g (before)
3 1/2 g (after)
Total Fat
 
 
18 g (before)
6 g (after)

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Posted 10/21/2011 10:02:55 AM REPORT ABUSE Athene said:
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As a lover of all things buffalo chicken, I was skepitical that all the low fat ingredients would be tasty... It really was. The recipie was quick and easy to make, and something you can even make ahead, and just pop in the oven to cook when you want it. I will make this again!
Posted 4/12/2011 3:07:43 PM REPORT ABUSE blaqbuttafly said:
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I made the dip for my boyfriends birthday party and well, lets just say EVERYONE loved it!! Goes great with Scoops chips and Wheat Thins!! Now my EVERYONE makes requests to have me make some. My kids, father and boyfriend all fight over the batch I make. I put it in a crock pot to keep warm. :)
Posted 1/31/2011 3:20:42 PM REPORT ABUSE Tereag200519 said:
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I made this dip for my mothers surprise birthday party and it was a hit! i swear it was gone in like 10 mins and the men were fighting over who got to scrape the pan! LOL will be making this again with out a doubt!!
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