Best Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Whether you are planning apps for a party, Holiday get-together or Game Day … this recipe needs to be on your menu! Made dairy-free by using a dairy-free cream cheese so everyone can enjoy it (but no one will be able to tell the difference – it tastes like classic buffalo chicken dip)! Maybe serve with some Smoked Chicken Wings, Veggie Dip or some Whipped Feta (also dairy-free friendly).
Key Ingredients + Substitutions
- Shredded Chicken: Check out this post on 3 Ways to Shred Chicken for ideas, but you can always use a rotisserie chicken if you want (I would check your ingredients though – some rotisserie chicken contain lots of weird ingredients!).
- Frank’s Red Hot, Homemade Buffalo Sauce or Paleo Store-Bought Buffalo Sauce
- Dairy-Free Cream Cheese: I used this type of dairy-free cream cheese through testing and it worked amazing!
- (Optional) Ranch Dressing: If you want your dip EXTRA creamy and not quite as thick I would suggest adding in some ranch dressing to thin it out. I used my homemade version, but this store-bought is great too!
- Toppings: celery and green onions
Other Buffalo Recipes You Might Like
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad
Buffalo Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps
Buffalo Chicken Burger
How To Make Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip that is Dairy-Free
Add shredded chicken to a medium mixing bowl with some hot sauce (or buffalo sauce) and dairy-free cream cheese (and ranch if you want).
Add to small baking dish sprayed with cooking spray and then bake until warm and bubbly.
Serve with celery on the side and chopped green onions on top!
Other Recipes You Might Like
Dairy-Free Artichoke Dip
Vegan Queso Dip
Easy BBQ Wings
Baked Ginger Sesame Wings
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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe (Dairy-Free)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Dairy-Free) – a creamy and delicious buffalo chicken dip that is made with simple, clean ingredients and is dairy-free!
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked and shredded chicken breast, approx. 2 medium sized chicken breasts
- 8oz dairy-free cream cheese (I used the Kite Hill Plain Cream Cheese)
- 1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot, Homemade Buffalo Sauce or Paleo Store-Bought Buffalo Sauce
- (Optional) 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- Toppings: green onion, chopped
- Serving: Celery
Instructions
- Prep Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine: Add shredded chicken, dairy-free cream cheese, sauce and ranch dressing (optional) to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
- Bake: Pour into shallow baking dish and bake on middle rack for 20-25 minutes or until warm all the way through.
- Serve + Enjoy: Serve with celery and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- Shredded Chicken: Check out this post on 3 Ways to Shred Chicken for ideas, but you can always use a rotisserie chicken if you want (I would check your ingredients though – some rotisserie chicken contain lots of weird ingredients!).
- Dairy-Free Cream Cheese: I used Kite Hill Plain Cream Cheese through testing and it worked amazing so that’s what I recommend using here.
- Ranch Dressing: If you want your dip EXTRA creamy and not quite as thick I would suggest adding in some ranch dressing to thin it out. I used my homemade version, but this store-bought is great too!
- Serving: You can also serve with a fun paleo/grain-free cracker too!
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Nutrition: the nutrition facts provided are estimates and do not include the optional ranch dressing or anything for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 0.7 g
- Sodium: 816.2 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat:
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 21.9 g
- Cholesterol: 58.2 mg
Amy says
I have made this recipe several times and it is a hit.But I have a question about the amount of chicken. The recipe says 1 pound cooked and shredded chicken, which to me means cook the chicken then get 1 pound. But honestly, 2 breasts is only a pound when raw. How did you mean for it to be weighed?
Karen says
Made this last night for a happy hour. Everyone loved it!
Erin says
That’s awesome to hear!
Tanya P says
thanks for a yummy, creamy alternative to the typical dairy-laden buffalo dip!
Lindsay says
This is so easy and so good! With just 3 ingredients (4 ingredients if you add the ranch) – you can whip this in no time! The vegan cream cheese makes it gooey and satisfying! Definitely recommend!
Erin says
Yay! So glad to hear that, Lindsay! This has quickly become a favorite in our house 🙂 Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review and feedback – I really appreciate it!