Sam's Swanson Buffalo Chicken Skillet Dip
Sam turns Swanson chicken, creamy cheese, and buffalo sauce into a bubbly 25-minute skillet dip with fresh celery crunch.
Prep: 10 · Cook: 15 · Total: 25 · Serves: 6 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.8/5 (176 reviews)
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Swanson — Swanson Recipes (website)
Adapted from Swanson's three-ingredient buffalo chicken dip, rebuilt as a quick skillet with a crunchy cracker finish and fresh celery.
Story
I found [Swanson](https://www.campbells.com/swanson/recipes/3-ingredient-buffalo-chicken-dip/)'s three-ingredient dip when I needed something easy for a Friday night. I turned it into a bubbly skillet, added celery for crunch, and finished it with crushed Ritz Crackers so every scoop has a little crisp edge. My kindergartner sticks to the chicken and crackers, while y'all can add extra hot sauce at the table.
By sam
Ingredients
- 2 cans Swanson Premium White Chicken, 5 ounces each, drained
- 8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo-style hot sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/3 cup finely diced celery
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup crushed Ritz Crackers
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Celery sticks, carrot sticks, and toasted pita wedges
Instructions
- Warm a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the cream cheese and hot sauce, stirring until smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes.
- Fold in the Swanson chicken, garlic powder, half of the celery, and half of the scallions. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot.
- Sprinkle the Monterey Jack evenly over the top. Reduce the heat to low and cover for 2 minutes, until the cheese melts.
- Remove the lid and scatter the crushed Ritz Crackers over the cheese. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely, until the crumbs turn golden.
- Let the skillet rest for 2 minutes so the dip thickens slightly. Top with the remaining celery, scallions, and parsley.
- Serve hot with celery, carrots, and pita wedges. Keep a small spoon nearby for the last creamy scoop.
Chef Tips
- The crunchy celery and Ritz topping are the texture swap that makes this a real skillet adaptation, not just a reheated dip.
- For my picky one, set aside a little chicken and cream cheese before stirring in the hot sauce.
- Use a broiler-safe skillet and watch the cracker topping closely because it colors fast.
- Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently in the microwave.
Cook's Notes
- Soften the cream cheese first for a smooth dip.
- Broil only until the Ritz crumbs are golden.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.