By Kim Hardesty
Low carb Buffalo chicken dip is a popular low carb appetizer recipe for parties and gatherings. It’s easy to make and tastes like Buffalo chicken wings with creamy blue cheese dressing.
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I had buffalo chicken dip at a recent gathering. Admittedly, it was my first time trying it. Apparently, it's been around f-o-r-e-v-e-r but I don't get out much! The host graciously shared the ingredient list with me - it’s naturally low carb.
I researched many recipes before I began working on this low carb Buffalo chicken dip. Most recipes are the same, differing only in the "creamy" ingredients. Some recipes use ranch dressing, others use blue cheese dressing and still others call for mayonnaise and sour cream.
Sounds great, but what's in it?
Buffalo chicken dip is made with shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, cream cheese, a creamy dressing (or a combination of mayo and sour cream) and shredded cheese. The ingredients are combined and heated together before serving as a dip with the usual suspects as dippers.
There are 4 ways to make low carb buffalo chicken dip.
- In The Microwave: Soften cream cheese in a medium-large microwave safe bowl or serving dish. Mix in creamy ingredients, then Buffalo sauce, until combined. Add shredded chicken and cheese and mix. Heat for two minutes, stir, then heat for another two minutes or until hot and bubbly and the cheese melts. Stir and serve.
- On The Stove-top:Over low heat, melt cream cheese in a pot or saute pan - there will be some lumps. Add the shredded cheese and melt. Next, mix in the creamy ingredients. Last, add the Buffalo sauce and shredded chicken. Heat until hot and bubbly. Stir, spoon into a serving dish and serve. (WINNER!)
- In The Oven: Mix softened cream cheese and creamy ingredients until smooth. Add the Buffalo sauce, mixing until incorporated. Stir in the shredded chicken and grated cheese and place the dip into an oven safe serving dish. Bake at 350 degrees F. until hot and bubbly, stir, then serve.
- In the Crock pot: Add softened cream cheese and all other ingredients into a crock pot. Cook on low for 2-3 hours or on high for 30 minutes to 1 hour or until hot and bubbly. Stir thoroughly, spoon into a serving dish and serve.
What to serve with Buffalo Chicken Dip?
- For your low carb guests, serve this Buffalo chicken dip with vegetables; carrots, celery and cauliflower. Any sturdy vegetable will do. For some, baked low carb tortilla chips made from low carb tortillas or low carb crackers will be a hit.
- For other guests, serve the dip with slices of French bread (toasted or un-toasted) or sturdy crackers and chips.
- I've seen a variation of Buffalo Chicken Dip served on a loaf of French bread topped with cheese, bacon, blue cheese and scallions. Like this Buffalo chicken dip stuffed French bread recipe from Carlsbad Cravings.
This recipe went through many iterations before I settled on the ingredient combinations I liked the best. The dip is mild and creamy. Use spicy Buffalo Sauce for a spicy dip or add jarred jalapenos.
I preferred adding the blue cheese to the top as a garnish instead of mixing it into the dip. It was too sharp or sour and the blue cheese flavor was lost.
My family loved this dip and I hope you do, too!
Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Dip is 2 net carbs per serving.
Easy Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Dip
Low carb Buffalo chicken dip is a popular low carb appetizer recipe that's easy to make and tastes like Buffalo chicken wings with creamy blue cheese dressing.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: party dip, superbowl appetizer
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 203kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie or cooked chicken breast)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup Franks Buffalo Sauce
- ½ cup creamy Ranch salad dressing (good quality like Lighthouse)
- 2 tablespoon chopped green onions
Garnish
- 2 tablespoon chopped green onions (or more to taste)
- ⅓ cup blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
Melt the cream cheese and mozzarella in a medium frying pan or pot. over low heat.
Stir in the Buffalo sauce, then shredded chicken.
Add the ranch dressing and green onions, stirring until incorporated. Heat until the mixture is hot. Place in a warmed serving dish or in a small appetizer sized crock pot.
Top with blue cheese and scallions.
Makes about 3 ½ cups with approximately 5 tablespoon of dip per serving. For other cooking methods (oven, microwave, crock pot) see post.
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Notes
[NOTE] I suggest using rotisserie chicken or fresh cooked chicken breast. I tried using canned chicken in one of my tests and it lacked a lot of flavor. Also, using blue cheese dressing instead of a good quality ranch dressing makes the dip taste overly sour and sharp. It's best to save the blue cheese as garnish over the top.
Nutrition
Serving: 5tablespoon | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.85g | Protein: 13.6g | Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 68mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.01mg
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Reader Interactions
Comments
April Martinez
My family made the original version of this recipe from Frank's all the time while I was growing up. I was happy to find your version and it was delicious! Not far from the original, but the mozzarella addition was perfect. I did end up using canned chicken just because it was what I had on hand, but I do agree, rotisserie chicken does have more flavor. I did add about 2 or 3 tbsp. of heavy cream to my pan while melting the cream cheese and mozzarella. It helped it not to burn the cream cheese. Thanks for sharing!
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Kim Hardesty
I'm so glad you found a recipe that reminds you of home. Thanks for taking the time to tell me about it and leave a rating. Have a great week! -Kim
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Candy
I made the buffalo chicken dip and its fantastic, thanks
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Diane Greensides
2 carbs per serving ,but you don't say how much a single serving is ??
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Kim Hardesty
Hi Diane, look at number 5 in the recipe instructions. It says that the recipe makes about 3 1/2 cups with about 5 tablespoons per serving. -Kim
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Missy Gina
I'm so glad I found you!
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Kim Hardesty
I'm glad you found me, too, Missy! -Kim
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Karry
Just wondering what you would consider a serving size? I like putting it on salad for lunch. Tastes wonderful!!
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Kim Hardesty
Hi Karry. I allowed for about 5 tablespoons per serving as a dip, but at 2 carbs per serving you could double that for sure! -Kim
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Nicole
How many chicken breasts does it usually require to get to 2-3 cups of shredded chicken?
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Kim Hardesty
That would depend on how big the chicken breasts are, Nicole. I usually shred a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and get about 4 cups of shredded chicken. -Kim
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Alexandra Fisher
Could i make this with chicken thighs only? Thats what I have on hand most of the time Thanks!
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Kim Hardesty
Sure. -Kim
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Dritan
Hi! This looks incredible! Just wondering how long it stores in the fridge, and if it can be frozen :) I live alone so trying to portion right hehe. thanks!
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Kim Hardesty
Hi Dritan. Yes, this will absolutely freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or in a pot/pan before eating because the fat from the cream cheese will harden when cold. Eat within 5 days after making or freeze up to 3 months. -Kim
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Lori Rainery
Delicious! Thank you!
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Mariana
This recipe is awesome thank you!
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Hazel
Is this net carbs or total carbs?
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Kim
It's actually total carbs, Hazel. There were no fiber carbs. -Kim
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Adina
Agree with all your suggestions I have made in the past with canned chicken and rotisserie was better. This dip was a hit.
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Amy Masson
Thank you for another amazing recipe! This was so easy and delicious.
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Julie Szymczak
Love your recipes and I am new to low carb cooking - do you have a preference on the brand of cream cheese you like to use? Thank you.
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Kim
Hi Julie. I prefer Philadelphia brand because sometimes the store brands have a lot of carbs! -Kim
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Louise mcnulty
Just made it , so yummy ... eating by
spoonfuls . Thanks for sharingReply
Marisa
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I made this just now on the stove. Took 10 minutes and it turned out absolutely amazing! So easy and simple and fits perfect into my keto macros!
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Erika
Yum, thanks for sharing! So good I was eating it by the spoonful :)
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Sara Ryman
Kim, this was incredibly delicious! Thank you for sharing!
-SaraReply
Kim
I'm so happy you liked the recipe, Sara. Thanks for taking the time to come back and let me know! Enjoy your weekend. -Kim
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Samantha
I hate blue cheese so what should I substitute it with?
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Kim
Hi Samantha. Since the blue cheese is only used as a garnish, you can leave it off. -Kim
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Jessica
I want to take this to a party. I can cook it there on the stove top but is there any part that can be mixed ahead of time so that I don’t have to take all the ingredients with me?
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Kim
Hi Jessica, I'm sorry I didn't get back to you. I was out of town. You can mix it all ahead of time and reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave. -Kim
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Maria
What is the serving size?
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Kim
Hi Maria. It's listed in the recipe directions in bold - 5 tbsp. Can you see it? -Kim
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Kim
You are right, Kimber, I was a little snarky that day. I should have been more helpful. Thank you for reminding me that I must always be kind. -Kim
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Megan
Made this just now and OMG it's fantastic. I used a homemade Ranch and a tad more Franks. Ate it with celery and mmm mmm mmm.
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Madeleine
I have made this several times, and I actually prefer it with blue cheese dressing (despite hating the taste of real blue cheese) It's delicious either way, so I suggest trying both ways!
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Kim
I'm so glad you like the recipe. It's funny... I do like blue cheese, but didn't like the dip with the blue cheese dressing in it. I guess it depends on individual taste buds. Great suggestion to try it both ways to see how you like it best. Thank you so much for your comment! -Kim
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Cheryl
I made this for the first time last week. It was really good on vegetables and pork rinds. I even put it on a low carb bagel the next day. Thanks!
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Kim
Nice! I will have to try it on a bagel. Thanks for the idea. Have a great week, Cheryl. -Kim
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Matt
One of the better Buffalo Chicken Dips I've made. Good balance of flavors. A real winner.
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Kim
I'm glad you think so, Matt. We like it, too. Enjoy your day. -Kim
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Deborah
Kim, check this out......had your name written all over it. Looks like a marriage made in heaven of FatHead dough and Buffalo Chicken Dip (or Spinach Artichoke Dip).
buffalo-chicken-khachapuri-recipe
Bon Appetite
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Kim
That looks amazing! I wanted to do some more "pocket" type recipes with different fillings and that is a contender. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a great week! -Kim
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