FRANKS RED HOT BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP WITH RANCH RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine garlic powder, paprika, chili powder and black pepper in a medium bowl.
• Season chicken with spices and toss to evenly coat the chicken.
• Heat half of the oil in a large non-stick sauté pan over medium-high heat, when hot add half of the chicken and cook until golden, about 3-4 minutes, turn chicken and cook until center is no longer pink.
• Set aside; repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
• Pour the hot sauce over the chicken tossing well.
• Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing if desired.

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. Combine cream cheese, buffalo sauce, salad dressing, chicken and crumbled cheese in a 1-quart baking dish.
• 3. Bake 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or vegetables.
• 4. Reduced Calorie Recipe: Substitute neufchatel cheese for the cream cheese and low fat options for the salad dressing and blue cheese.
• 5. Slow Cooker Method: Combine ingredients as directed above. Place mixture into small slow cooker. Cover pot. Heat on HIGH setting for 1 1/2 hours until hot and bubbly or on LOW setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Stir.
• 6. Tailgating Tip: Prepare dip ahead and place in heavy disposable foil pan. Place pan on grill and heat dip until hot and bubbly.