Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip

2 (10 ounce) cans natural chunk chicken, drained

¾ 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

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.