Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable version)

Creamy, spicy dip featuring shredded chicken, cheese, and buffalo wing sauce with bold flavors.

# List of ingredients:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (rotisserie or poached)

→ Dairy

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream
06 - 2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese (optional garnish)

→ Sauces & Flavorings

07 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
08 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing
09 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tbsp chopped green onions

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed throughout the base.
04 - Add the shredded chicken, half the mozzarella, and half the cheddar cheese. Stir until well combined and chicken is evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart baking dish and spread evenly across the bottom.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the dip mixture.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes until hot throughout and bubbly, with the cheese fully melted and lightly golden.
08 - For a golden brown top, broil for 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
09 - Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and crumbled blue cheese if desired.
10 - Serve warm with celery sticks, cucumber slices, or keto-friendly crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This dip somehow manages to be creamy, tangy, and spicy all at once without any of the guilt
  • It disappears faster than any other appetizer I've ever served, even among non-keto eaters
02 -
  • I once skipped the cooling step and burned my tongue on that first bite, so please let it rest for those 5 minutes
  • Broiling at the end makes all the difference between okay dip and restaurant-worthy presentation
03 -
  • Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded bags for the creamiest results
  • A cast iron skillet creates the most beautiful presentation and holds heat perfectly