Buffalo Chicken Dip with Celery “Fans” Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cooked chicken, finely chopped
- ½ cup Buffalo wing sauce (any brand you like)
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese (reduced fat is fine), softened
- 1 cup Ranch dressing
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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