BUFFALO-STYLE CHICKEN CHILI DIP

Buffalo-Style Chicken Chili Dip image

Longing for that Buffalo wing thing without the bones? This do-ahead dip freezes well in individual containers, so you can pull them out when you want to spread a little cheer. -Brenda Calandrillo, Mahwah, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 11 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 pounds ground chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
3 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Crumbled blue cheese, optional
Celery stalks and tortilla chips

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute the celery, onion, carrot and garlic in butter until tender. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, cook chicken in oil until no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, hot sauce, paprika, bay leaf, salt, pepper and vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Discard bay leaf., Serve desired amount of dip; if desired, sprinkle with cheese. Serve with celery and chips. Cool remaining dip; transfer to freezer containers. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen dip: Thaw in the refrigerator. Place in a saucepan; heat through. If desired, sprinkle with cheese. Serve with celery and chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.