You need a game day snack and this Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip delivers! Spicy, creamy, cheesy perfection. Keep reading and I’ll share loads of dipping ideas with you – I promise you won’t miss the carbs!
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I am a sucker for buffalo chicken and love going beyond the buffalo chicken standard wings. (See our buffalo chicken drumsticks as an example!)
It’s football season, so having a creamy, cheesy, spicy little dip like this Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip is a major win. It’s perfect to serve with fresh veggies and low carb crackers for dipping. Throw out a bag of chips for the carb-eaters and everyone is happy!
This recipe is really easy to stir together and bake, but checkout this crockpot buffalo chicken dip too!
3 Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
It’s basically impossible to mess up. Mix, bake, and you’re done – no fancy techniques or precise timing required.
It’s ridiculously crowd-friendly. Even the non-low-carb people in your life will be fighting over this dip. I’ve watched it happen more times than I can count.
You can customize the heat level perfectly. Whether you’re feeding spice lovers or keeping it mild for the kids, this recipe adapts to exactly what your crowd needs.
Swaps & Tips
Want to switch things up? Here’s what I’ve learned works (and what doesn’t):
For the buffalo sauce: I’ve found that Frank’s Red Hot makes this spicier than Frank’s Wing Sauce. You can swap them 1:1, but the regular hot sauce definitely brings more heat. If you want it extra spicy, stir in a teaspoon or two of ground cayenne pepper.
For the chicken: Rotisserie chicken is your friend here! It saves so much time. You can also use leftover grilled chicken or even canned chicken in a pinch. Just make sure it’s well-drained if you go the canned route and know that things might be a bit saltier.
For the cheese: The cheddar and mozzarella combo is perfect, but you can mix it up with monterey jack or even add some pepper jack for extra spice. I wouldn’t recommend pre-shredded cheese though since it doesn’t melt as smoothly. Blue cheese is completely optional.
Make-ahead magic: You can assemble this completely and just bake when you’re ready. Perfect for game day prep or bringing to parties.
Low Carb Dipping Options
This is where the magic happens—you’ve got so many good options that you won’t even think about chips:
Fresh & Crunchy:
- Cucumbers (my personal favorite)
- Mini peppers
- Celery sticks
- Broccoli and cauliflower
- Baby carrots (just watch the carbs, they add up!)
Crispy Options:
- Parm Crisps
- Pork rinds
- Low carb crackers
- Quest chips
- Low carb tortillas cut into triangles and baked until crispy
Storage
Fridge life: Keeps for up to 4 days covered. Reheats beautifully in the microwave without getting weird.
Reheating: Microwave works great, or you can pop it back in a 350-degree oven for 10-15 minutes to get it bubbly again.
Freezer situation: Honestly, I’ve never tried freezing this because it disappears too fast in our house, but cream-based dips can get a little funky when thawed.
Turn any leftover dip into a buffalo chicken flauta! Use low carb tortillas, roll the dip up, and air fry as directed at the link!
More buffalo chicken recipes:
- Buffalo Ranch Chicken
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
- Keto Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×9 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Add the cream cheese, wing sauce, and ranch dressing to a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, and chicken.
- Spread mixture into prepared baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles (if desired) and green onions before serving.
Ellyn M Goldberg says
What can I substitute for rancch? Not a fan of it.
Karly Campbell says
Blue cheese dressing.
Ellyn M Goldberg says
I guess I should have mentioned I hate blue cheese…lol
Ronna says
Love the recipe! Blue cheese is traditional with Buffalo wings/chicken, just an aside here. Because the “Buffalo” in Buffalo chicken originated in Buffalo. New York. So Buffalo should always be capitalized. Besides, buffalo don’t have wings or eat chicken. So knosh on this awesome Buffalo chicken dip and contemplate origins.