This Low Calorie Buffalo Chicken Dip is just 79 calories and can be made in the oven, slow cooker, or the instant pot!
I supplied you with lots of healthy items to dip into the healthy buffalo chicken dip, so you can keep the snacking low calorie and healthy.
This weight loss buffalo chicken dip will help you cut calories and enjoy your favorite dip without ruining your diet. In fact this is a very healthy recipe, especially if you enjoy it with vegetables.
Low Calorie Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Ingredients in Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
I like to make my own ranch blend for this recipe, and I use fresh herbs. But you can also make this recipe with store-bought ranch seasoning (the dry spice packet) or my Low Calorie Ranch Seasoning.
In both cases, you’ll want just 1 tablespoon of powdered ranch seasoning.
Shopping List for Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip:
Ranch Seasoning:
- Garlic minced
- Chives
- Parsley
- Dill
- White vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip:
- Cooked chicken
- Neufchatel cheese
- Bleu cheese
- 0% Greek yogurt
- Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
- Cheddar cheese
How to Make Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
You can make this low calorie dip in the slow cooker, instant pot, and in the oven. Be sure to see the recipe card below for more directions on making this dip in the slow cooker and instant pot.
How to Make Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine the seasoning ingredients to a small bowl, mix well.
- Add the Chicken, Greek Yogurt, Neufchatel cheese, blue cheese, yogurt, hot sauce and ranch seasoning to a 9×9 casserole dish.
- Mix well, top with cheddar cheese, and bake for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbling.
- Serve hot with crunchy veggie sticks, or chips.
Special Tip: See Below in the Recipe Card for Slow Cooker and Instant Pot Directions!
What to Dip into Buffalo Dip with Chicken
Buffalo dip chicken goes especially well with vegetables, I highly recommend staying away from chips and bread as I will add extra calories.
Special tip: Instead of having all chips with this buffalo chicken dip, enjoy 5 to 8 chips, and as many vegetables as you like!
A healthier way to enjoy the dip is with vegetables. You can always serve it with bread for your guests, but make sure to eat mostly vegetables with it when you can.
Dip these into your healthy buffalo dip recipe:
- Baby carrots
- Celery sticks
- Sliced cucumber
- Sliced bell peppers
- Sliced jicama
- Endive leaves
- Cherry tomatoes
- Broccoli florets
- Cauliflower florets
Special Tip: No one is telling you not to have ANY bread, but maybe you have 2 slices, and 1/2 cup of vegetables instead.
Low Calorie Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This low calorie buffalo dip is packed with flavor and is so low in calories you can enjoy it guilt free! I know you’ll love it!
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Low Calorie Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
Ranch Seasoning:
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons minced chives
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- ½ teaspoon dill
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Ingredients to to Make Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip:
- 2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
- 6 ounces Neufchatel cheese softened
- ½ cup crumbled bleu cheese
- ⅔ cup 0% Greek yogurt
- ½ cup hot sauce ideally Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
- Ranch Seasoning above
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Slow Cooker Directions:
- Combine the seasoning ingredients to a small bowl, mix well.
- Add the Chicken, Greek Yogurt, Neufchatel cheese, blue cheese, yogurt, hot sauce and ranch seasoning to the slow cooker.
- Mix well, and cover.
- Cook the recipe for Buffalo chicken dip crockpot for 1 to 2 hours on High heat, or 3 to 4 hours on Low heat.
- Mix together the ingredients again, then top with cheese. Cover and cook for 5 minutes longer until the cheeses melted.
- Serve hot with crunchy veggie sticks, or chips.
Instant Pot Directions:
- Combine the seasoning ingredients to a small bowl, mix well and set aside.
- Add chicken breasts to an instant pot, add hot sauce and water, do not stir ingredients.
- Cover and seal your instant pot, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Do a quick release, and remove the chicken to a plate to cool slightly.
- Shredded the chicken with two forks, and return to pot.
- Add the Greek yogurt, blue cheese, and ranch seasoning to the Buffalo chicken dip instant pot.
- Mix well, top with cheddar cheese, and set your instant pot to sauté.
- Sauté for 5 to 10 minutes, until your buffalo dip is thick, and bubbling.
- Serve hot with crunchy veggie sticks, or chips.
Oven Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine the seasoning ingredients to a small bowl, mix well.
- Add the Chicken, Greek Yogurt, Neufchatel cheese, blue cheese, yogurt, hot sauce and ranch seasoning to a 9×9 casserole dish.
- Mix well, top with cheddar cheese, and bake for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbling.
- Serve hot with crunchy veggie sticks, or chips.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Buffalo Chicken Dip
Low Sodium Tips: Skip the salt all together, the cheese has enough “bite” in this recipe.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published June 19, 2020 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on September 25, 2023 by Audrey Johns
