Easy Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip

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This easy keto Buffalo chicken dip combines tender chicken, creamy ranch dressing, tangy Buffalo sauce, and plenty of melted cheese. It’s rich, creamy, and perfect for game days, parties, or an easy appetizer. Serve it warm with celery sticks, cucumber slices, or your favorite keto-friendly crackers.

Keto Buffalo chicken dip with shredded chicken and melted cheese, served warm as a creamy appetizer.

Easy Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip

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A creamy, cheesy keto Buffalo chicken dip made with tender chicken, tangy Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and melted cheddar and mozzarella. An easy appetizer for parties, game days, or sharing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 339
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cooked chicken breast shredded or finely diced
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce or equivalent Buffalo wing sauce
  • ½ cup keto-friendly ranch dressing
  • 3 oz regular full-fat sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp table salt

Equipment

  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix the creamy base. You'll need: 8 oz softened cream cheese, ½ cup Buffalo wing sauce, ½ cup ranch dressing, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ¼ tsp black pepper, and ½ tsp table salt.
    Stir everything together in a large mixing bowl until smooth and evenly combined.
  3. Fold the chicken and both cheeses into the creamy base until evenly distributed.
  4. Transfer to the baking dish. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared 8 × 8-inch baking dish.
  5. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbling around the edges. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 3.1gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 1000mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1.5gNet Carbohydrates: 2.9g

Notes

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients and serving sizes. Net carbs are calculated by subtracting dietary fiber and, when applicable, eligible sweeteners such as allulose and erythritol from total carbohydrates.

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What to Serve with Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip

Serve with celery sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, or keto-friendly crackers.

Make-Ahead and Reheating Tips

This Buffalo chicken dip can be prepared ahead and frozen for later. For the best texture, thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.

Warm the dip in the microwave, stirring occasionally until heated throughout. Reheating directly from frozen also worked during testing, but thawing first gave better results.

Can I Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Microwave?

Yes! Combine the softened cream cheese, Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and table salt in a large microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth, then fold in the cooked chicken, cheddar, and mozzarella. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stir thoroughly, and microwave for another 1–2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the dip is heated throughout.

A Ranch Dressing Tip

I used my homemade Keto Ranch Dressing for this recipe. It adds a creamy, tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the Buffalo sauce and melted cheeses.

You can use your favorite keto-friendly ranch dressing instead, but the nutritional values may vary.