A healthier appetizer that is still boyfriend / husband approved means you're in for a decadent for dish. You can pair this Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip with fresh vegetables like celery or carrots, pretzels, and chips and you have yourself a game winning appetizer!
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Healthy and tasty buffalo chicken dip
It's hard to believe, I know, but I just discovered I like buffalo chicken dip....this year. My friend brought it over for the Super Bowl and having be a little scared of spice in the past, I was hesitant to enjoy it. Turns out, it's incredible and I knew immediately I wanted to create a healthier recipe. Usually most buffalo chicken dips include ranch seasoning, but this one uses green onion dip mix seasoning with the option of french onion dip too (hmm hmm, I went there). You're going to loveee it!
This Buffalo Chicken Dip is a healthier appetizer that is still boyfriend / husband approved which means you're in for a decadent for dish. You can pair it with fresh vegetables like celery or carrots, pretzels, and chips and you have yourself a game winning appetizer!
Ingredients in this Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
For the Buffalo Chicken Dip:
- Buffalo Sauce (duh) - we love Frank's Red Hot around here
- Chicken Breast - I prefer using rotisserie chicken for taste, but canned works too
- Plain Cream Cheese - to lighten it up, I used fat free but one-third fat also is delicious
- French Onion Chip dip - you can also substitute non-fat plain greek yogurt
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Shredded Cheese of your choice - I love using Tillamook White Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Diced Green Onion
- Green onion Dip Mix Seasoning
Serve with:
- Fresh vegetables like celery and carrot stalks
- Salty snacks like pretzels or Tostitos chips
- On a sandwich or wrap!
- Garnish with diced green onions and drizzles of white queso if you're feeling fancy
Quick Kitchen utensils needed
This dish qualifies as a one bowl kind of recipe. To whip up amazing buffalo chicken dip, grab a mixing bowl, rubber spatula, 8x8 baking pan, cutting board, some measuring spoons, and a knife.
How to make this Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
- First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Completely shred rotisserie chicken into small pieces. Or, drain (2) 12.5oz cans of natural diced chicken breast from their excess water. Add chicken into a mixing bowl and pull apart chicken with 2 forks until mostly shredded.
- Add in 4oz (½ block) of cream cheese, ½ cup Frank's Red Hot Buffalo sauce, ½ cup french onion sour cream dip (can substitute non-fat greek yogurt here), ¼ cup chopped green onion, ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 4oz (⅓ block) freshly shredded cheese of choice. I used Tillamook sharp white cheddar. Optional: add up to another ¼ cup shredded cheese if extra cheesy dip is desired!
- Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons of green onion dip mix seasoning and fold into mixture.
- Grease an 8" x 8" oven safe dish. I always use Pam cooking oil. Pour in dip mixture and spread evenly into the pan.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes at 350 degrees F. If desired, broil at 525 degrees F for 3-5 minutes or until cheese on the top is golden brown. Be sure to watch the dip in the broiler to ensure it doesn't burn!
- Serve with Tostitos chips, fresh carrots and celery, or freshly toasted baguette bread (by the spoon is also acceptable if not encouraged).
Buffalo Chicken Dip Tips
In a time pinch? Prepare chilled buffalo chicken dip 2-3 days in advance. Make the recipe according to the instructions and stop when it says how long to bake it for. Keep it chilled in the refrigerator, and when you're ready to serve it, pop it in the oven and you're good to go!
Try variations of cheeses! You might find that creamy mozzarella or a flavored cheddar cheese like ranch or chipotle are better in this recipe. Switch it up!
Need to reheat the dip? If it's still in it's 8x8 pan, you can heat it in the oven. For quick convenience though, place a large spoonful into a microwavable safe bowl and heat for 30 second intervals until hot.
Love Buffalo + Chicken? Also try this Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl.
Make it your own!
- Switch up the seasonings: This recipe features green onion dip mix seasoning mostly because I feel like I have too many recipes with ranch seasoning (is that even a thing or am I just over thinking it?) ANYWAY, this dip would be scrumptious if it was seasoned with chipotle or barbecue spices too!
- Chill it cold: who says it has to be baked? Used cooked shredded chicken and serve this appetizer chilled. It's refreshing and a fun way to switch it up!
- Turn them into mini sandwiches: layer this dip on toasted bread and make a decadent game day slider!! Or try these Buffalo Chicken Crunch Wraps!
Need other appetizer recipes? I've got you covered
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- Pesto Pasta Salad
- Spicy Feta Street Corn Dip
- Homemade Romesco Dip
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Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- 8" x 8" pyrex dish
- Rubber Spatula
- Cutting Board
- Chef's Knife
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 2 12.5 oz cans natural diced chicken breast, drain excess water
- ½ cup Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
- 4 oz plain cream cheese, I used non-fat
- ½ cup french onion chip dip, Optional: substitute non-fat greek yogurt
- ¼ cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz shredded block cheese of choice, I used tillamook white cheddar
- ¼ cup diced green onion
- 4 tablespoons green onion dip mix seasoning, can subsititue ranch seasoning here
Dipping Necessities
- 1 bag tositos multigrain scoop chips, or desired chip of choice
- 8 sticks fresh celery sticks
- 1 bag carrot chips
Toppings
- ¼ cup canned white queso, drizzled on top
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Drain (2) 12.5oz cans of natural diced chicken breast from excess water. Add into a mixing bowl and pull apart chicken with two forks until mostly shredded.
- Add in 4 oz (½ block) of non-fat cream cheese, ½ cup Frank's Buffalo sauce, ½ cup french onion chip dip, ¼ cup chopped green onion, ¼ cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese, and 4 oz (⅓ block) shredded cheese of choice (I used @tillamook white cheddar cheese) into the mixing bowloptional: add up to another ¼ cup shredded cheese if extra cheesy dip is desired!
- Sprinkle in 4 tablespoons of green onion dip mix seasoning. Stir.
- Grease an 8" x 8" pyrex pan with spray vegetable oil. Pour in dip mixture and spread evenly into pan.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes at 350 degrees F. If desired, broil at 525 degrees F for 3-5 minutes or until top is golden brown.
- Serve with Tostitos chips, fresh carrots and celery, or toasted baguette bread.
Notes
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1 serving (not including dipping options or additional toppings): 4 grams Carbs | 12 grams Fat | 22 grams Protein
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This has become a house favorite and will be a staple recipe i make many more times
This is my family's new favorite dip. We are asked to bring it to every family event, and everyone loves it!
I brought this to our super bowl party and took pride in being the first dish that was gone :)! I made it dairy free and no one could tell a difference. Such An amazing recipe that is so modifiable for allergies
This recipe was amazing! My husband and I made it for our friends when they came over and we all loved it! The spice level was perfect and not too overwhelming! We all loved it!!
So, so flavorful, filling, and can’t believe the awesome macros!!
Hellooo to this dip which is a fave! Flavors yes!!