Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect low carb keto appetizer that can be made ahead of time for your next event or party. It’s high fat, high protein, and best of all just 2.4 net carbs per serving!
Is Frank’s Hot Sauce Keto?
If you are a low carb buffalo chicken dip lover you know there’s really no other sauce than the great Frank’s hot sauce. Thankfully Frank’s hot sauce is 100% keto approved AND recommended first as the ideal sauce for our keto buffalo chicken dip.
The bottle of sauce that you choose from Frank’s is still very important so make sure to check the label. Franks traditional hot sauce is zero net carbs, zero calories, and zero fat or protein.
Their wing sauce however, like we used in this recipe contains the same macro breakdown, just a lot more sodium.
The only sauce you would really want to avoid is the franks sweet chili. It’s higher carb and higher sugar (17 carbs and 14 grams of sugar), plus it doesn’t really go with the recipe.
Is Blue Cheese Keto?
Blue cheese is super keto friendly like most other cheeses only having 0-1 grams of carbs a serving. Blue cheese dressings on the other hand like the one used here
Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip
We used Frank’s Red Hot Sauce in this incredible dip, but feel free to use your favorite hot sauce that you always have on hand.
I looked at a few other options, but decided to go with Franks wing sauce because it’s not too overpowering. You want to taste all the different flavors as you pile this dip into your mouth!
Some other sauce options include:
- Franks traditional hot sauce– Since the dip is going to be balanced with cream cheese you really don’t have to worry about it being too spicy
- Cholula– This Mexican hot sauce will give you a bit of a different flavor profile, but equally as delicious.
- Truff– Truff is not your traditional hot sauce. It’s a little fancier, a little extra, but super delicious and unique. It pairs great with the shredded chicken and will still give you buffalo chicken dip vibes, but if your keto buffalo chicken dip came from Hollywood.
Again feel free to get creative with this keto buffalo dip and try new sauces that aren’t your traditional buffalo sauce. Pretty much any hot sauce will still taste delicious with blue cheese crumbles and shredded chicken.
Can Buffalo Chicken Dip be Made Ahead?
This recipe is a fantastic low carb appetizer for any get-together or sports viewing party you may have coming up.
The keto buffalo chicken dip comes together in 30 minutes and tastes like it took hours! If you want to make the buffalo chicken dip recipe ahead of time simply make the full meal, allow to cool, and then reheat when ready to serve.
We find that it works really well to make the low carb buffalo chicken dip and then store it in the crock pot on the warming setting if we want to eat it that evening.
How to Make Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip
This low carb buffalo chicken dip is super easy to make and even easier to enjoy. We also love that it’s super easy to customize with ingredients like cheddar cheese or sour cream.
Whatever you prefer to add you have the option to create your perfect buffalo dip.
Ingredients
To make keto buffalo chicken dip you will need shredded chicken. We used a whole rotisserie chicken from costco, but you could use canned chicken, or hand pulled chicken breast.
Just note if you do use canned chicken you may need less salt because the chicken is pre seasoned.
You will also need blue cheese dressing (can be subbed for ranch dressing but we prefer blue), hot/ buffalo sauce, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella (can use cheddar cheese), and jalapenos or green onions for topping (optional).
Making Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip
To make the keto buffalo chicken dip begin by combining the cream cheese and buffalo sauce of choice together on the stove.
Once fully combined add the blue cheese or ranch dressing and chicken. Then slowly add in 3/4 of the mozzarella cheese (or cheddar cheese if you feel like changing it up).
After everything for the keto buffalo dip has heated and come together add the prepared dip to a baking dish and cover with the remaining cheese.
Place the keto buffalo chicken dip into a 350 degree oven and bake for 15 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
How to Store Buffalo Chicken Dip
Keto buffalo chicken dip is not only a favorite because of how quick it is to make, but also how well it reheats and stores.
To store this dip let the recipe cool completely in the baking dish, and then move it into an air tight Tupperware container.
When you want to reheat simply portion out the amount you want and heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Optionally we top with extra shredded cheese or shredded cheddar cheese when reheating.
What to Serve With Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip
We’re sure you’re now wondering what to serve with this delicious buffalo chicken dip recipe.
While everyone has their favorite type of dip chip, sadly most of them aren’t keto options. Instead of chips try:
- Pork Rinds– The perfect crunchy chip option for those that miss potato chips.
- Vegetables– Carrot sticks and celery are going to be your best friend here.
- Keto Crackers– This can be store bought varieties, or our delicious homemade keto crackers!
We’re pretty simple people, but don’t be afraid to spice up your meal and make cheddar cheese crisps or homemade keto tortilla chips.
Whatever “chip” you choose will still be delicious with this keto buffalo chicken dip recipe.
More Delicious Dip Recipes
If you are an intense dip lover like me you will do anything to get your hands on a good quality homemade dip.
Dips are fantastic because you can make them ahead of time and store for whenever the keto friendly dip craving hits. Plus the serving size can be pretty large without adding any real carbs. Some of our favorite keto dips are:
- Easy Taco Dip– This specialty taco dip is made with brie cheese to be gooey and creamy but still gluten free and low carb.
- French Onion Dip– Grab your celery sticks, green onions (or chives!), and let’s whip up a super high fat keto friendly french onion dip. It’s easy to make and even easier to eat!
- Keto Pizza Dip-Craving pizza while on a keto diet but aren’t sure what to eat? Try our high protein low carb pizza dip covered in shredded mozzarella and paired with a plate of crisp pork rinds.
- Low Carb Chorizo Dip– Our high fat chorizo dip is loaded with sour cream, shredded cheddar, cream cheese, and the secret ingredient… Cauliflower!
Our site is full of dip recipes and our list continues to grow. If you’re like me and can’t live without dips in your life be sure to check these recipes out!
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This is by far the easiest and quickest keto appetizer ever. You can use rotisserie chicken or canned chicken and have a quick meal together in minutes. Simply shred your chicken, sauce it up, and bake!
This dip is one of our favorite recipes for entertaining or bringing to a friends get together. The plus is that you can bring chips for your non-keto friends and celery is great substitute for you. You still get the crunch without all the carbs!
Both keto and non keto dieters are going to love this recipe so much you’ll be known for it at the next party!
Recipe can be quickly added to MyFitnessPal – Search “KetoConnect – Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip”
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients:
- 3 cups shredded chicken (cooked) we used a rotisserie chicken
- 3/4 cup Blue Cheese Dressing
- 3/4 cup Franks Red Hot Sauce
- 12 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarela cheese
- 1/4 cup jalapenos (optional, for topping)
Instructions:
- Add cream cheese and hot sauce to a medium heat saucepan.
- Once fully combined stir in the blue cheese dressing and chicken.
- Once fully incorporated, slowly mix in 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
- Once fully incorporated transfer mixture to an 8×8 baking dish. Layer the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Place in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
Found this recipe online and tried it last weekend. It was incredibly easy to make and it tasted great! I copied your idea to use a rotisserie chicken (though I could only find a cold chicken – hot would have been a lot easier to shred). Glad I found your site and I look forward to trying more of your great recipes!
What is an actual serving size for this?
Sorry, we don’t measure/weigh this. You can divide it into 10 and measure/weigh it to find that info out.
Could you use ranch instaed of blue cheese?
sure
Is there a substitute that can be used to replace blue cheese if someone doesn’t like it?
Ranch could be a good option!
I dont do blue chz or ranch what could I use instead
You could definitely just try omitting it from the recipe! Will still be delicious 🙂
What is a serving size? I know there are 10 servings but what equals a serving size ex. 1cup? Thank you!
Sorry, we don’t measure/weigh this. You can divide it into 10 and measure/weigh it to find that info out.
I made this this morning with. Rotisserie chicken…it was amazing!! Thanks so much! A new lunch fav!
GREAT IDEA! Making it this way next time
Great recipe, I made this the other night and we split mini peppers in half to use a “Scoops”!
GREAT IDEA!
Can you use ranch instead of blue cheese
Yum and YES!
Can this be done in a slow cooker for an office potluck?
That should work, although I don’t think it would be quite as good as in the oven.
Do you think this could work with greek yogurt (plain)? I have individuals in my family that do not like cream cheese – any substitute suggestions??
TIA
We think that might work out well! You could also try neufchatel!
This is the best dip ever. I make it all the time. Of course, my opinion is that it is best made with blue cheese and not modified with ranch, but to each his own. Thanks for sharing!
This looks amazing-we usually make ours with canned chicken, but I’m going to a party so I’m buying a rotisserie chicken today to try this and I can’t wait!
Try eating it with baby carrots – YUM! Merry Christmas, and thanks for the recipe idea.
That sounds like a GEENIUS IDEA with the rosserie!
Just made this recipe for a football game. This recipe rocks!!! Thanks you guys. Keep up the awesome work!
I mix everything in my small crockpot, on high for a couple of hours (keep an eye on it)Love this recipe and this website
Glad you like it Hanne!
Doing it in the crockpot is o easy!
What do you serve it with? Just celery?
Just curious if you have tried it with anything else?
We tried it with pork rinds and some flax seed crackers. Both were good, but celery was probably our favorite.
What is the recommended serving size? Trying to stick to 1300 calories a day and honestly would consider this a lunch meal.
The entire recipe makes 10 servings, each being ~350 calories. Those servings are pretty big, probably close to 1/3 cup or so. We don’t give an exact serving measurement because everyones will come out slightly different. The easiest way would be to make a whole recipe and divide it into 10 servings.
Hello!
Not sure if I missed it somewhere but What is the serving size for the recipe?
The recipe makes 10 servings. The exact serving size is not listed as it can be somewhat variable.
When I come upon a recipe that just gives servings I weight the finished product and divide it by the number of servings and that will give me the amount for one serving. It does mean that you’ll have to weigh every serving but for me it’s okay cause it’s more accurate since I’m counting carbs and calories. I hope this helps a little. 🙂
Can you use ranch instead of blue cheese? I don’t like blue cheese.
Ya you could. Try and get a thick ranch dressing if you can find it.
Yeah I used ranch it’s great
I usually don’t like blue cheese but it’s really good and undetectable in this recipe!
Hey Megha and Matt…
Thank you for all of your yummy recipes and the time you take to do the blog and videos.
Is it possible to somehow include the macros on the printable recipes that you guys post. Write now I just cut and paste everything, but if it were on the recipe already it would make it easier to keep it all together…?
Thanks again…John
John,
This is something we’re working on. Unfortunately it’s not as easy as it sounds. We’re doing our best but it might be some time before we get this change done.