Snack: Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip

Recipe by MakeItHealthy Lighter dairy ingredients are the key to this recipe's healthier makeover. Serve it up hot with multi-grain crackers and crisp celery sticks.

Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) cans natural chunk chicken, drained
3/4 cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
2 (8 ounce) packages Neufchatel cheese, softened
1 cup light ranch dressing
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided
1 bunch celery, cleaned and cut into 4 inch pieces
8 ounces multi-grain crackers

Instructions

Heat chicken and hot pepper sauce in a skillet over medium heat, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in Neufchatel cheese and ranch dressing. Cook and stir until well blended and warm, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in half of the shredded Cheddar cheese, then transfer mixture to a slow cooker.
Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over top, cover, and cook on Low until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Serve with celery sticks and crackers.