This Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe lightens up your favorite appetizer without sacrificing flavor!
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Well, anytime Buffalo Chicken Dip is in the lineup, it’s the first one to go. Everyone goes crazy for this stuff.
Because it’s so addicting, I decided to create a Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip. This has everything you love about the traditional Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe, but it’s lightened up. Might as well save a few calories at our next party, right? Football season, or no football season, creamy dips and chips are a family favorite in this household and I’m sure your crew will love this, too.
Arrange a bowl of whole-grain tortilla chips, pita chips, or celery alongside the dip for easy scooping and dipping. Spoon some dip on large and crisp lettuce leaves if you want to keep it healthy. Serve it stuffed inside jalapenos, and you won’t believe the speed at which they get gobbled! Lots of options here!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- As quick and easy as it gets: A few minutes to mix ingredients and then 20 minutes in the oven is all you need to get an irresistible dip – perfect for a quick appetizer. You found your easy buffalo chicken dip recipe!
- Healthy and Low Fat: We’ve replaced cream cheese with Neufchatel cheese, which is lighter and equally (if not more) delicious. There’s a time and place for dietary fat, but cutting back in your appetizers is a smart idea. This recipe is gluten-free and keto-friendly. Woot!
- Super Simple Ingredients: Unlike so many dip recipes, this one doesn’t include ranch dressing. You’ll just need basic kitchen staples that you probably already have in your pantry. If not, they are easily available in grocery stores.
- Great Way to Use Up the Leftover Chicken: The leftover rotisserie chicken has a better fate with this yummy dip.
Ingredients for the Best Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
I made a few easy swaps and even though the calorie and fat count are lower than regular Buffalo Chicken Dip, the flavor is not.
- Shredded Chicken: You can cook your own in an instant pot (How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot) , slow cooker (Crockpot Shredded Chicken) or a great option is to use leftover rotisserie chicken. I love using leftovers because there is no waste, and it is easy!
- Plain Greek Yogurt: That’s our creamy rockstar for the recipe. Using nonfat Greek yogurt makes this Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip have less fat and calories and more protein than the regular version, but you still get the creamy texture! The high protein content of Greek yogurt helps make our dip healthy. It’s also a great source of B12 and calcium. Your next best option is sour cream or regular yogurt. Cottage cheese would be a good addition, too!
- Neufchatel Cheese: Instead of regular full-fat cream cheese, I used Neufchatel cheese. It acts just like cream cheese, but generally has 1/3 the calories and fat. You can find it right next to the cream cheese at most grocery stores.It’s a great addition to any recipe that screams for a cheesy touch. Neufchatel cheese also brings a tangy twist to our dip. Yum!
- Blue Cheese Crumbles: That’s a game-changer right here. The salty, bright flavor of blue cheese will make your dip so much tastier. Because I think every Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe should have bleu cheese flavor shining through, I didn’t skimp on the bleu cheese. If you are one of those people who used ranch dressing (who are you?!) instead of bleu cheese, you can use less bleu cheese or sub in a different cheese altogether. Try shredded cheddar cheese, goat cheese, or even pepper jack would work.
- Hot Sauce: Let this dip remind you of your ever-fave buffalo wings by adding some heat. I love Primal Kitchen’s buffalo hot sauce, but Frank’s red hot sauce or other brands will work also.
If your idea of healthy means leaving out the dairy all together, please check out my Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Dip. It has all the goodness of this dip, but without the dairy.
Note: See the recipe card at the bottom with all the required details and measurements.
Tips and Tricks
- I like to let the buffalo sauce and blue cheese flavor shine, but you can add more flavor with a bit of garlic powder and onion powder.
- If you’re making chicken from scratch and in a hurry, use skinless chicken breasts – they are quick to cook.
- For an extra cheese delight, sprinkle some mozzarella cheese or sharp cheddar cheese on top. Get a block of fresh cheese and shred it on your own for the best results.
- This healthy buffalo dip is the yummiest when served hot. If you’re making it in advance for game day or Super Bowl party, use your slow cooker to keep it warm. Room temperature works also; no one turns their nose up at it!
Variations to Try
- Add Some Veggie Goodness: Green onions are my top choice. They are crunchy and refreshing. You can also use mini bell peppers in different colors to make the dip pop
- To keep this super healthy, use chopped celery sticks for dipping. Oh, and how about some carrot sticks? Delish!
- Vegetarian Version: Leave out the chicken and use roasted cauliflower florets for a satisfying bite.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How should I store creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip?
Keep your leftovers in the fridge, and they’ll last for 3-4 days. Use an airtight container. Reheating it is a breeze – just turn it in your microwave oven for a minute or so or reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
2. Can I freeze Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip?
I wouldn’t freeze this dip because I don’t think it will remain as creamy when thawed.
3. How to use the leftover dip?
It’s so good that I can even eat it on its own with a spoon. Yum! I’ve also used it as a spread
for sandwiches and in a wrap. Try it!
How to Make Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
This appetizer is super easy to throw together, especially if you already have some shredded chicken on hand. Just mix the five ingredients together and bake in the oven!
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Stir ingredients until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a medium casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
- Enjoy!
So just how light is this Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip? I calculated the calorie and fat content of a few recipes for the regular variety, and they came in around 170 calories and 14 grams of fat per serving. This skinny buffalo chicken dip has 108 calories and 8 grams of fat per serving. All without sacrificing any flavor! Trust me, this dip is just as addicting as any other Buffalo Chicken Dip appetizer you’ll come across.
Ready to dig in?! If you have a Super Bowl party you’re throwing or attending, make sure you save this healthier buffalo chicken dip.
Are you cooking for the big game? Check out my collection of Healthy Super Bowl Recipes!
If you’d also love the goodness of Buffalo Chicken Dip in a SALAD–try my healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad. It’s amazing!
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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 16 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a lighter version of your favorite appetizer! It’s super easy to make with just 5 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese, softened
- 4 ounces crumbled bleu cheese (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients together well in a large bowl. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
- Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: appetizer
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 0.9g
- Sodium: 292.2mg
- Fat: 8.3g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 1.1g
- Protein: 7.2g
- Cholesterol: 31.3mg
More Healthy Dips to Make
Choose one of these creamy dips to include at your next party!
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This recipe was originally published in 2021. Photos and post text were updated in 2024. Enjoy!
This sounds delicious. Can you serve it cold?
Sure!
Loved it but am finding it does not reheat well- any ideas to make this save and edible as a leftover?
I actually like it cold mixed with greens as a salad. I’m not sure if everyone would like it as much as me, though!
could i sub low fat sour cream instead of greek yogurt?
Yes!
Honestly, this version is better than the original high fat recipe! The flavors all really come through and give you that satisfaction that usually comes with guilty pleasure. This will be my go to Buffalo Chicken Dip from now on.
So happy to hear this!
I make something similar this sounds amazing! Perfect for Super Bowl snacking
I have made this before and it is DELICIOUS! Thank you for sharing it with us!
I was wondering if you add everything together including the bleu cheese? Because I see it on the side in the picture and want to be sure I didn’t do it wrong the last time lol
Thank you!!
Yes I add everything together. 🙂 I just added the bleu cheese on top for the pictures.
I made this recipe a few weeks ago and it was amazing! I’m making it again for our girls wine/game night tonight and I’m so excited! I use the cheddar cheese as you mentioned in another comment and it was delicious! I can’t wait to dig into it again..it’ll be gone within 5 minutes
I’ll be making this for the Super Bowl! Looks delicious! Silly question, is an 8 x 8 dish big enough?
That’s not a silly question! 🙂 Yes, that size should work fine.
This is definitely one of my favorite appetizers at parties! Question though – I’m not a fan of blue cheese, and I don’t think I’ve ever eaten a buffalo dip with it in there. Can that be substituted with something else?
You can use cheddar or monterey Jack cheese!
Great recipe! My husband doesn’t like blue cheese, but feta makes a great substitute.
Good to know–thanks!
Do you use 4 oz or 1 cup of blue cheese? Thanks!!
The weight of the blue cheese crumbles is 4 ounces, but it fills up about 1 cup.
How much is a serving size? Thank you! Can’t wait to try it!
The serving size is approximately 1/4 cup.
What serving size are you basing your nutrition facts off of? I count macros and just need it to do some math. 🙂 Thanks!
The serving size is 1/4 cup.
Making this for Sunday Football Fun Day! Haven’t baked it yet but tasted the “everything-mix” and I already know it’s gonna be a hit.
Yay! I hope it was a hit. 🙂
This is delicious. Will be a go to appetizer for me.
Thanks, Carly! 🙂
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Great recipe! Thx for sharing your hard work w us. ????
Thanks so much, Joann. 🙂
There is an add directly over the recipe!!!! Get your page together!
While I appreciate you letting me know that you were unable to see the recipe due to an ad, I really don’t think yelling at me is necessary. I put a lot of time and effort into this page, not to mention the expense of running a blog. The ads I have on my page are what make it possible for me to provide free content to anyone who is searching for it. I apologize that the ad covered the recipe. I will be sure to let my ad network know about the glitch.
Thank you for your hard work. I know it takes time and dedication to keep a FREE BLOG running ☺I will be trying the healthy version of this dip!!!
Even tho the add is over some of the recipe, I think that the entire recipe is shown I would love to try this recipe please correct me if I am wrong and let me know which ingredient you cannot see but to me it looks like the complete recipe thanks for all your recipes that great.And if someone gets their wires twisted because of the ad over the recipe let them start posting some recipes perfectly.
Thank you, Nancy. 🙂
Simply….SCROLL down. Voila!
Do you think I could put this in a crock pot? It is for a work lunch and I won’t have access to an oven to bake it right before lunch.
Yes I think that would work fine! I’d do it for a couple of hours on high or if longer on low.
This looks and sounds delicious! Just wondering how many servings it makes and how big are the servings? I need to make sure we have enough. 🙂
It makes 16 servings and they are about 1/4 cup each. I hope you love this!
I’d totally be devouring this at a party!
You would not be alone!