Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip

The first time I brought this buffalo chicken dip to a friend's game day gathering, someone literally asked me for the recipe before they'd even taken their second bite. I'd spent the morning tweaking the ratios of cream cheese to hot sauce, determined to make something that would disappear faster than the veggie tray.

Last winter, I discovered that this dip miraculously converts even the most skeptical buffalo sauce haters. My sister-in-law took one hesitant dip and proceeded to hover over the baking dish for the rest of the evening, claiming she was just 'making sure it stayed warm.'

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast: Rotisserie chicken works beautifully here and saves so much time, but poached breasts give you more control over seasoning
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened: Let it sit out for at least 30 minutes because trying to mash cold cream cheese into anything is a workout nobody needs
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese: This creates that gorgeous cheese pull everyone secretly fights over
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese: The sharpness cuts through all that rich creaminess and adds depth
• 1/2 cup sour cream: Makes everything silkier and slightly tangier, balancing the sweet heat of the buffalo sauce
• 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce: Go with your favorite brand or make your own if you're feeling ambitious
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing: The cooling factor that keeps your guests from reaching for their milk glasses
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder and onion powder: These two work together in the background, making everything taste more complete
• 1/4 tsp black pepper: Just enough to wake up all the flavors without competing with the heat
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions: Fresh brightness and color that makes the final dish look intentional
• 2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese: Optional, but honestly, if you're going buffalo, you might as well commit

Instructions

Get everything ready:

Preheat your oven to 375°F and pull out a one-quart baking dish—something with some width to it so you get maximum crispy cheese edges

Make the creamy base:

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing until you've got something smooth and spoonable

Season it right:

Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, then give it a taste and adjust if your buffalo sauce is on the mild side

Add the chicken:

Fold in your shredded chicken along with half of each cheese, mixing gently but thoroughly so every bite has a bit of everything

Get it into the dish:

Transfer the mixture to your baking dish and spread it into an even layer so it cooks uniformly

Add the cheese topping:

Scatter the remaining mozzarella and cheddar across the top, covering most of the surface area

Bake until bubbly:

Slide it into the oven for 18 to 20 minutes, keeping an eye on things—those last few minutes make the difference between bubbly and burnt

Broil for golden perfection:

Switch to broil for just two minutes if you want those gorgeous browned spots, but don't walk away because broilers are famously sneaky

Let it rest briefly:

Give the dip five minutes to settle so you don't lose all that gorgeous cheese topping to the first scoop

Garnish and serve:

Scatter green onions and blue cheese on top, then set it out with celery sticks, cucumber rounds, or whatever keto vessel your heart desires

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This recipe became my go-to contribution after the year I tried to make homemade keto wings and ended up with smoke pouring out of my oven and a very skeptical fire department at my door. Sometimes the simplest dishes are the ones people remember most fondly.

Make It Yours

I've discovered that swapping blue cheese dressing for ranch creates an entirely different experience— funkier and more sophisticated, if that's the vibe you're going for. Sometimes I'll add extra hot sauce directly into the mixture because some guests treat spice levels as a personal challenge.

Serving Strategy

The best serving advice I ever received was to put out plenty of dippable options because the dip-to-vehicle ratio matters more than anyone admits. I like to arrange celery, cucumber, and maybe some pork rinds in a circle around the baking dish so people don't have to reach across each other.

Leftover Logic

This stuff keeps beautifully for three days in the refrigerator, though in my house it rarely survives the first night. Reheating in the oven maintains that irresistible cheesy texture better than the microwave ever could.

• Store in an airtight container to prevent that refrigerator flavor from taking over
• Add a splash of ranch before reheating if it seems a bit thick
• Sprinkle fresh cheese on top during reheating to restore that刚刚-baked appeal

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There's something deeply satisfying about serving a dish that disappears completely, leaving nothing behind but an empty dish and requests for the recipe.

Recipe Q&A

→ What type of chicken is best for this dish?

Cooked, shredded chicken breast such as rotisserie or poached works best, providing tenderness and flavor.

→ Can I adjust the spice level?

Yes, adding extra hot sauce or using milder buffalo sauce can tailor the heat to your preference.

→ How should leftovers be stored?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.

→ Is it possible to substitute the ranch dressing?

Blue cheese dressing can be used instead for a different flavor profile that complements the buffalo sauce.

→ What are suitable serving suggestions?

Serve warm with celery sticks, cucumber slices, or keto-friendly crackers for dipping.