Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Loaded with chicken, diced veggies, hot sauce, and cheese, this healthy buffalo chicken dip is the perfect game day go-to!

Prep:
10
minutes
Cook:
12
minutes
TOtal:
25
minutes

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • 2 small or 1 large bell pepper, diced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 - 2 c. cooked chicken, diced
  • Zest of 1/2 lime
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 4 oz. light cream cheese
  • 1/2 - 3/4  c. hot sauce (similar to Frank's hot sauce)
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. shredded cheese
  • Optional: chopped scallions

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the peppers for 4-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Then, add the chicken, lime zest, lime juice, cream cheese, hot sauce, and brown sugar. (Note: if you use tabasco or a smaller/more concentrated hot sauce brand, start with 2 Tbsp. and add more sauce slowly. Frank's has heat, but also some flavor. Other brands and varieties tend to have more heat, but less flavor.) Stir and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes. Next, add the cheese and stir until melted. If desired, garnish with chopped scallions.
  2. Serve with tortilla chips, pretzels, or chopped veggies.