This healthy buffalo chicken dip is lower in fat than traditional recipes but definitely doesn’t skimp on flavor! It’s a great appetizer, dish for a potluck, or Superbowl/tailgate snack.
Low Fat Buffalo Chicken Dip
Classic buffalo chicken dips usually contain ingredients like cream cheese, ranch dressing, a mixture of cheese, and more. These things tend to be higher in saturated fat (if you want to learn more about the types of fat, click here!). In order to maintain the same delicious flavor, I use reduced fat versions of some of these ingredients to create a low fat buffalo chicken dip.
This healthy buffalo chicken dip recipe calls for reduced fat cream cheese, reduced fat mozzarella cheese, ranch seasoning instead of dressing, low fat Greek yogurt, and reduced fat cheddar cheese for sprinkling on top if you desire!
*Note: I highly recommend using low/reduced fat dairy alternatives as opposed to completely fat free. Fat free dairy will alter the taste and texture of the low fat buffalo chicken dip!
Cold Buffalo Chicken Dip
If you enjoy cold buffalo chicken dip, you can totally use this recipe! All of the ingredients are cooked to begin with, so once combined, you’re able to dig in. You can also bake according to the directions below and then let get to room temp before refrigerating to chill, and enjoying! I recommend doing this so that the cheese melts and carrots and celery soften.
I would suggest letting the mixture sit for a few hours or overnight, just to let the flavors really set in!
Low Fat Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredient Highlights
- Chicken – you can use canned or shred you own at home. I’m a big fan of shredding chicken at hoe using this recipe! It’s super simple and takes under 30 minutes. I’ll prep this ahead of time so it’s ready to go when I start assembling the dip.
- Buffalo sauce – what’s buffalo chicken dip without buffalo sauce?!
- Low fat Greek yogurt – not only does this add a tangy creaminess to the buffalo chicken dip, but some protein and probiotics!
- Reduced fat cheeses – cheese is a must in this dip and in order to cut back on saturated fat, I use low/reduced fat mozzarella and cheddar cheeses!
- Ranch seasoning – this adds a classic ranch flavor (but a lower fat alternative than ranch dressing). You can buy it in a bottle or individual packets in the salad dressing section at the grocery store!
- Shredded carrots – of course I’m going to sneak veggies into things when I can! 🙂 Shredded carrots essentially dissolve into the dip and you don’t even realize they’re there but you get nutrients like vitamin A and fiber!
How to Make Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Recipe FAQ
Technically, yes you can. However, I advise against it. Fat free dairy will affect the taste and texture of the dip so I recommend using low/reduced fat dairy!
I love serving this buffalo chicken dip with celery sticks, baby carrots, bell pepper strips, and/or tortilla chips!
This is an easy recipe to make ahead of time. Simply make the dip according to the recipe below and stop just before sprinkling any cheese on top before baking. Wrap with foil or plastic wrap and store in the fridge until you’re ready to bake. Then pick back up in the recipe and that’s it!
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PrintHealthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
This healthy buffalo chicken dip is lower in fat than traditional recipes but definitely doesn’t skimp on flavor! It’s a great appetizer, dish for a potluck, or Superbowl/tailgate snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 2.5 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizers, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups (429g) shredded chicken breast
- 8oz (227g) light cream cheese (Neufchatel cheese)
- 2/3 cup (178g) low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2/3 cup (89g) low-fat shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup (227g) buffalo/hot sauce
- 1/2 cup (67g) finely diced celery
- 1/2 cup (43g) shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup (30g) Ranch seasoning (2 packets)
- Optional toppings: shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, sliced green onion, blue cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and prepare an 8×8″ baking dish.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir until evenly combined (make sure the cream cheese is mixed through!).
- Pour into baking dish and top with shredded cheese(s) if desired.
- Bake 40-50 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool ~10 minutes, top with green onion and more cheese if desired, and serve with raw veggies and/or chips!
Notes
- Store this buffalo chicken dip in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2-3 months.
- I love serving this with celery, baby carrots, and baked tortilla chips!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 918
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 13
- Cholesterol: 47
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