Fold in the chicken and blue cheese: Add the shredded chicken and blue cheese crumbles to the bowl. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until the chicken is well coated and the blue cheese is evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding a bit more buffalo sauce for heat or a pinch of salt if needed.
Chill the mixture briefly (optional but helpful): For cleaner piping, cover the bowl and refrigerate the buffalo chicken mixture for 15–20 minutes. This firms it up slightly so it holds its shape better when piped over the celery stalks.
Fill a piping bag: Fit a piping bag with a large round or star tip, or simply snip the corner off a sturdy zip-top bag to create a 1/2-inch opening. Spoon the chilled buffalo chicken mixture into the bag, pressing it down gently so there are no large air pockets.
Pipe the zesty mixture over the celery: Working over the glass casserole dish, hold a celery piece steady with one hand. With the other hand, pipe a generous line of the buffalo chicken mixture along the hollow center of the celery, letting it mound slightly. Repeat with all of the celery pieces, refilling the bag as needed, until every stalk is topped with the zesty mixture.
Garnish and chill before serving: Sprinkle the stuffed celery with a few extra blue cheese crumbles and the sliced green onions or chives, if using. Cover the glass casserole dish and refrigerate for at least 20–30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the mixture set slightly, which makes them easier to pick up and eat.
Serve: Just before serving, uncover the dish and, if you like, drizzle a touch more buffalo sauce over the top for color and extra kick. Arrange the glass casserole dish on your table or buffet and let guests lift the stuffed celery pieces straight from the dish for an easy, low carb game day snack that tastes like classic comfort food.
Variations & Tips
For a milder version, reduce the buffalo sauce to 1/4 cup and add an extra tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to keep the mixture creamy without as much heat. If blue cheese isn’t your favorite, substitute shredded sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack; you’ll still get that cheesy richness without the funk. To add more texture, fold in 2 tablespoons of very finely diced celery or bell pepper to the mixture before piping. For extra protein and a slightly smokier flavor, use smoked rotisserie chicken instead of plain shredded chicken. You can also make this ahead: pipe the mixture over the celery, cover the glass casserole dish tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving. If you don’t have a piping bag, simply spoon the mixture into the celery channels and smooth it with the back of the spoon—it won’t look quite as polished, but it will taste just as good. For a higher-heat version, choose an extra-hot buffalo sauce and add a pinch of cayenne to the mixture. To keep it very low carb, stick with full-fat dairy and check that your buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning are low in added sugars.
Pipe this 1 zesty mixture over celery stalks for a low carb game day snack that feels like real comfort food
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