Buffalo Chicken Dip

My love of anything buffalo started a long time ago.  And this buffalo chicken dip is everything.  Cheesy, buffalo forward, but not too much because Hannah can eat it.  And while the whole recipe is 35 WW points, its 4 Weight Watchers points for 1/3 cup.  Leftovers can also be used to stuff twice baked potatoes, or rolled into taquitos, or a great dip for veggies.

Ingredients:

  • chicken breast – I prefer to cook chicken breasts for this recipe, but to save a step, canned chicken breast works great too
  • whipped cream cheese – this cream cheese is so fluffy and melty – but 4 ounces is 20 WW points so reduce the amount if you are trying to save on points
  • fat free cottage cheese
  • greek yogurt
  • seasonings:  salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
  • buffalo sauce
  • sharp cheddar cheese

these are ingredients needed for buffalo dip

What is canned chicken?

Canned chicken is a convenient and budget-friendly protein source, making it a great pantry staple for quick meals like salads, sandwiches, soups, and casseroles. It has a long shelf life, requires no refrigeration until opened, and is already cooked, saving time in meal prep. However, canned chicken can be high in sodium, which may not be ideal for those watching their salt intake.
 
The texture is often softer and sometimes mushier than fresh or frozen chicken, which might not work well in all recipes. Additionally, some brands use preservatives or added flavorings that can alter the taste. While it’s a handy option in a pinch, fresh or frozen chicken may be preferable for those looking for better texture and more control over seasoning.
 
pan fried chicken breasts for buffalo chicken dip
buffalo sauce being added to ingredients to make buffalo chicken dip
buffalo chicken dip weight watchers

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Yield: 8 - 1/3 cup servings
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes

If there is buffalo anything on a menu, I'm going to get it. This buffalo chicken dip is cheesy, just the right amount of buffalo sauce and perfect with Frito scoops or cut veggies.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked chicken breasts, finely chopped
  • 4 ounces whipped cream cheese
  • 1 cup nonfat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons ranch dressing (dry packets)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (start with less and add more if you don't like spicy)
  • 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

Blend the Base

In a food processor, blend the Greek yogurt and cottage cheese until smooth.

Mix the Dip

In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended mixture with shredded chicken, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, ranch seasoning and salt. Stir until well combined. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish.

Broil on Low

Place the dish in the oven and broil on low for 10 minutes or until the dip starts to bubble.

Broil on High

Switch to high and broil for an additional 2-5 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly golden.

Serve & Enjoy

Let cool slightly before serving. Pair with celery sticks, crackers, Fritos or toasted pita for dipping.

Notes

As of the date of this publication, each 1/3 cup serving is 4 WW points.

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 Frank’s Hot Sauce or Buffalo Sauce?

Frank’s RedHot is not technically a buffalo sauce on its own, but it is the key ingredient in making buffalo sauce. Buffalo sauce is typically made by mixing Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce with butter (or a butter substitute), which gives it that smooth, slightly creamy texture and milder heat.  I use this method when I make chicken wings.

Frank’s RedHot does sell a pre-made Buffalo Wing Sauce, which already has the butter flavor and a thicker consistency, making it a ready-to-use buffalo sauce.

If you’re making it yourself, the classic ratio is 2 parts Frank’s RedHot to 1 part melted butter, but you can tweak it depending on how mild or spicy you like it!  Hannah doesn’t like spicy food and the amount added in this recipe wasn’t too spicy for her, but start with less and add more after tasting.

adding sharp cheddar cheese to buffalo chicken dip

buffalo chicken dip

Leftover Buffalo Chicken Dip Ideas:

The Weight Watcher plan changed in December 2024, making potatoes (regular plan) zero points.  I took 4 tablespoons of buffalo chicken dip, and added them to baked potato skins, for a delicious side dish or appetizer.

buffalo chicken dip stuffed potato skins

Are you a fan of buffalo anything?  Check out these recipes:
 
$10,000 award winning Buffalo Chicken Chili – this recipe is almost 15 years old!
 
this is a bowl of buffalo chicken chili made in the instant pot
 
 
these are buffalo chicken bites
 
 
these are buffalo shrimp