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    Pinch Me Good! » Healthy Snacks and Appetizers » Amazing Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip

    Amazing Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip

    January 27, 2023 by Amy Estes Leave a Comment

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    White dish with healthy buffalo chicken dip topped with melted cheese and sliced green onion on top of it with a jar of carrot sticks behind it and a bowl of red pepper in front of it.
    Creamy chicken dip topped with melted cheddar cheese and scallions in a white baking pan with serving spoons in the pan with a plate of tortilla chips and bowl of chopped peppers in front of it and glass jar of carrot sticks behind it.
    Close up of a white baking dish filled with cheese baked creamy chicken with two gold serving spoons in the pan.
    Hand dipping tortilla chip into a pan of cheesy buffalo chicken dip.
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    Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip makes the best easy appetizer or snack! It is creamy, loaded with flavor, and is the perfect game-day recipe that goes great with veggies, chips, or crackers. This version is made a little lighter and is gluten-free, and keto, but still super rich, creamy, and delicious. You are going to love it!

    White dish with healthy buffalo chicken dip topped with melted cheese and sliced green onion on top of it with a jar of carrot sticks behind it and a bowl of red pepper in front of it.

    Can you think of a better appetizer than a spicy, creamy healthy buffalo chicken dip? Probably not!

    This dip is one of my family’s favorite appetizers, along with this healthy spinach artichoke dip, and these lemon pepper chicken wings.

    Buffalo chicken dip is not usually the healthiest dip recipe but in this version, we lightened it up a bit to make it slightly healthier so we can enjoy more of it!

    You will just love that it still tastes perfectly spicy, rich, and creamy but with a little less fat and calories than traditional buffalo chicken dip.

    What makes this buffalo chicken dip healthy?

    As I said, most buffalo chicken dips are not healthy but this version is. Here is what makes this one a little lighter and better for you!

    • Low carb  – due to the combination of cottage cheese and shredded chicken, this dip is very low in carbs, which is great if you follow a KETO diet, making it a KETO buffalo chicken dip. 
    • Lower in fat – by adding the combination of cottage cheese + reduced fat cream cheese and only using a little bit of shredded cheese in this recipe it makes it much lower in fat than the traditional version. 
    • Higher in protein – shredded chicken breast + cottage cheese gives this buffalo dip a good amount of protein and for a game-day snack that is a wonderful thing!
    • Low sodium and low sugar – both great things for a healthy dip to be! Of course, you control the sodium in this recipe so make sure to use less salt, if needed.

    I did not add as much cheese to this buffalo chicken dip as you would normally see in a recipe like this but if you prefer more cheese then go for it!

    Healthy buffalo chicken dip ingredients with labels over each ingredient.

    Ingredients you will need

    This healthy buffalo chicken dip is very easy to make with a few simple ingredients.

    • Cooked shredded chicken – This is so easy to do ahead of time, which I love! Try this Instant Pot shredded chicken for a quick and easy way to make it ahead!
    • Buffalo sauce – you can use homemade or store-bought.
    • Cottage cheese – I know most of you are thinking you don’t like cottage cheese but trust me, you cannot taste it at all! I whipped it in a food processor for about 10 seconds since I like it to be a smoother texture but you can skip this step if you want to. 
    • Reduced fat cream cheese – this combines great with cottage cheese and gives this dip a wonderful creamy taste. 
    • Roasted red peppers + green chiles – I just used store-bought, which made this recipe even easier and these ingredients add a nice flavor and color to the dip. 
    • Seasoning – garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
    • Shredded cheddar cheese – any shredded cheese will work but shredded cheddar is best, in my opinion. 

    How To Make Healthy buffalo chicken dip

    1. Combine all of the dip ingredients in a bowl. 
    2. Pour the mixture into a greased 8×8 or 8×9 baking dish and top with shredded cheese. 
    3. Bake and serve!
    Glass mixing bowl filled with cooked shredded chicken, green chilis, red pepper, creamy cheese and cottage cheese drizzled with buffalo sauce.
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    Glass bowl filled with shredded creamy chicken.
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    Uncooked creamy chicken in a white baking dish topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
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    Creamy chicken dip topped with melted cheddar cheese and scallions in a white baking pan with serving spoons in the pan with a plate of tortilla chips and bowl of chopped peppers in front of it and glass jar of carrot sticks behind it.

    Ways to serve healthy buffalo chicken dip

    You can enjoy healthy buffalo chicken dip any way you like. Here are a few suggestions.

    • Tortilla chips – We love these homemade chips.
    • Veggies – this dip is great with crisp, fresh veggies like carrots (carrot chips are great too!), celery sticks, and sliced radishes. 
    • Crackers – like wheat thins, Triscuits, or my favorite, Mary’s Gone Crackers. 
    • Wraps – this dip also makes a great filling for a buffalo chicken wrap!

    Substitutions and variations for low-carb buffalo chicken dip

    • Cream cheese – if you don’t want to use cream cheese then plain greek yogurt can be used in place of it. The dip will turn out just as delicious!
    • Cottage cheese – this recipe was created using cottage cheese. If you think you don’t like it then do not worry, you cannot taste it AT ALL! I whipped it in the food processor for 10 seconds before adding it to the dip so it had more of a smoother, greek yogurt consistency. 
    • Blue cheese – I did not include any blue cheese in this recipe but if you really want to add it in then go ahead. You can add it to the mixture or just on top before or after you bake it. It is up to you!
    • Dairy-Free Buffalo Dip – I made this version using dairy but if you wanted to remove the dairy you could combine the buffalo sauce with about 1 cup of mayo + ¼ cup non-dairy greek yogurt and use dairy-free cheese for the top. I have not tested this out but it would totally work!
    • Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip – if you prefer a ranch flavor to your chicken dip then you can add in ¼ cup of your favorite ranch dressing. So good!
    • Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip – if you prefer to use your instant pot to make this dip then you can mix up the filling, add it to your Instant Pot, secure the lid to the sealing position, set it to cook for 2 minutes, then remove the lid, add the cheese, and place the lid back on to melt the cheese. I like to pour it into a baking dish or serving bowl, and then serve it that way. 
    Hand dipping tortilla chip into a pan of cheesy buffalo chicken dip.

    Can you make this easy buffalo chicken dip in the crockpot?

    This healthy buffalo chicken dip is already so quick and easy to make that it is not necessary to make it in the crockpot. If you would like to use your crockpot to make it then you can combine the dip ingredients and cook them on low for 2-3 hours in your crockpot. Right at the end of the cooking time, top it with the cheese, and place the cover on for a few minutes to melt the cheese. 

    How to store buffalo chicken dip

    • Make it ahead of time: You can assemble this dip, cover it, and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 1 day before you top it and bake it.
    • Storing buffalo chicken dip: You can store this dip after you bake it in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
    • Freezing this dip: I don’t recommend freezing this dip since it will likely get watery and lose some of its flavors. 
    • Reheating this buffalo chicken dip: you can easily reheat this buffalo chicken dip in portions in the microwave until warmed through. You can also reheat it in the oven at 350 degrees F until the cheese is melty and the dip is warmed all the way through.
    Close up of a white baking dish filled with cheese baked creamy chicken with two gold serving spoons in the pan.

    Other healthy buffalo recipes

    • Instant Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken
    • Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
    • 10-Minute Healthy Buffalo Sauce
    • Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with Buffalo sauce

    More healthy Game-day recipes

    • Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken
    • Sweet and Spicy Baked Cauliflower Wings
    • Easy Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
    • Air Fryer Fries

    Did you try this healthy buffalo chicken dip recipe? If you did, then please leave a rating and comment below. I would love to hear how yours turned out!

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    Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip


    • Author: Amy Estes
    • Total Time: 22 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This healthy buffalo chicken dip is so easy to make and it is the perfect appetizer or gameday snack! It is rich, creamy, and spicy, and is also gluten-free, and low-carb. Enjoy it with some fresh veggies or tortilla chips


    Ingredients

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    • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
    • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce – homemade or store-bought
    • 1 cup cottage cheese – I whipped mine in the food processor
    • 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
    • 1/2 cup diced roasted red bell peppers – I used store-bought
    • 1/2 cup green chilis – I used store-bought
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/3–1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • Optional toppings – sliced scallions, crumbled blue cheese, chives, greek yogurt or sour cream.

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and spray an 8×8 or 8×9 baking dish with cooking spray.
    2. Add all of the dip ingredients, except the shredded cheese to a bowl and mix well to combine.
    3. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, spread it out in an even layer, and top it with the shredded cheddar cheese.
    4. Bake in the preheated oven for 17-20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and the edges are nice and golden and bubbly.
    5. Remove and let cool for a few minutes, then top and serve!

    Notes

    • If you are not a fan of cottage cheese then you can use greek yogurt in place of it but you really cannot taste it. Plus cottage cheese has 28 grams of protein in 1 cup, which is amazing!
    • You can assemble the dip, cover it, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 day before you bake and serve it.
    • This buffalo chicken dip can be stored in the refrigerator after you bake it for up to 4 days.
    • Easily reheat portions in the microwave or in the oven at 350 degrees F until the cheese is melted and the dip is warmed through.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 17 minutes
    • Category: Healthy Snacks and Appetizers
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

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