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.
Prior to Keto, I made the traditional Frank’s Hot Sauce version, now I use Walden’s Farms Ranch dressing, I shred aged white cheddar and Parmesan cheese instead of blue cheese crumbles ( too strong of taste for me) and canned chicken. Eat it with celery sticks- this subs as my lunch on busy days. I shred my own cheese, as the pre-shredded has additional chemicals added to minimize the cheese sticking together.
This is a great dip to bring to parties, everyone loves it ( even the Keto version) and I know I have something I can eat there. As well as it makes Gluten Free folks happy too. For none Keto folks, I usually serve it with Fritos ( which are also Gluten Free)
I bought the Frank’s Buffalo Chicken Dip from Sam’s Club and while I liked the taste I did not like the way that they separated the chicken (I kept finding pieces of that clear plastic-looking thing at the top of the wing drummette). Then I started grossing myself out by thinking about what else may be in the dip, such as bones, veins, and chicken fat, things I never eat when enjoying chicken. That bought me here. I just made it and it was really good, even better than theirs. The only difference is that I used Louisiana Hot Sauce instead of Frank’s since my husband insists that we always only buy that brand of hot sauce so it is always on hand. And don’t worry about the Frank’s dip. It is not going to waste. My husband bought a box of crackers and is going to finish them off. As for me, I am enjoying my chicken dip (which he also likes better) with vegan dinner rolls I also just made. No, I’m not vegan, just trying to avoid recipes with eggs. Thanks for the recipe!
Awesome! Glad you liked it 🙂
I’m a little late to the Keto party, but I just made this dip and it’s freak’n awesome. You guys have made transitioning to a Keto lifestyle so enjoyable. Keep up the good work.
I made this dip with cheddar cheese in my pre-keto life. Is that still ok ?
It should be fine if it is real cheddar cheese and not a processed product like Velveeta.
I mistakenly used shredded cheddar. It tasted great!
I have a question about the recipe.
How much constitutes a scoop?
It depends on what the scoop is of. What are you referring to?
Can we substitute the blue cheese to sour cream and add ranch dressing powder?
That would probably work.
Is it still good once it gets cold?
Absolutely. I eat it cold and hot. It’s so delicious.
I finally tried this and it’s so delicious! I used broccoli rice sautéed in olive oil and put it on top! So much flavor! I Used a small jalapeño. Seeds and all.
Thanks I watch you on YouTube. You two are such a cute couple!
Thanks!! Janine
I dont care for blue chesse but it is so delish in this recipe. Tried it with ranch (which is my favorite dressing), there is no comparison. Blue cheese escalate the flavor. I also think Franks handsdown is the best. Thanks for sharing.
Hi I see the nutritional value however what’s the serving size? Thanks!
Sorry, we don’t measure/weigh serving sizes. We just portion out the servings. This recipe makes 10 servings.
I made this for game night last night and it was a huge hit! Thank you so much for a delicious and simple recipe. You guys are the best!
Hi! This recipes sounds delicious. How long do you think it’ll stay good for? Trying to find snack ideas to have around for a couple of days..
Will stay good for a few days in your fridge. Just reheat it if you want it melty again.
What is the serving size?
Sorry, we don’t measure the serving size, we just divide the recipe into 10. You could divide it and measure/weigh it though. 🙂
What can I use instead of celery for a potluck? Not everyone likes celery.
Sliced rounds of cucumber or zucchini are great options!
Thank you for making it easy to find this on My Fitness Pal! Awesome idea and SO convenient!
Can you freeze this recipe?!
We haven’t given that a try – I don’t imagine it would do poorly if you wanted to attempt it!
Y’all the real MVP. This is going to get my wife through Keto and you even show how to look it up on MFP. High fives all around.
I was so excited to make this but after deciding I would take your ten portion recipe and make it into 9 (after all, using an 8×8 pan yields easier more precise “cut” lines for portioning).
I’m not a paid user of MFP but am on the KETO app. I tried to copy your recipe over and just change the serving number to 9 (because hell yes I want to make this again so I need it stored) and it gives me all kinds of off the wall macros. 7-8-9 net carbs? I realize I added a tenth of a serving here but the hell?? Yours says 2.4 or something like that.
I’m getting the bulk of my carb feedback coming from the 12oz of cream cheese and 3/4c of blue cheese dressing.
Help! We have a hot dish sitting on the stove that each of us took our 2×2” portion from and are afraid to touch the rest. And thank GOD I looked for another celery listing, one told me one medium stalk had 5g carbs. I could have screamed.
All I do is cook and clean (said every American wife and mother, I know, but previous to think I had no shame, the people at the McD drive through have probably put out a missing people’s report by now.
Please help me interpret these numbers!!!
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Hey guys — we loved the easy buffalo chicken dip — but I just can’t figure out what the actual serving size is for 10 servings. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
Sorry, we don’t measure/weigh this. You can divide it into 10 and measure/weigh it to find that info out.
Could I make thia ahead of time and just cover and refrigerate before the cooking step? Thank you!!!
That would absolutely work!