Last Updated on July 26, 2023 by Toya
This easy buffalo chicken dip without cream cheese is the low carb version of the very popular buffalo chicken dip. It’s super tasty, includes mozzarella cheese, ranch dressing, and sour cream, and has only 3.5g net carbs per serving!
Making Frank’s buffalo chicken dip without cream cheese
This recipe shows you the tastiest way to make delicious buffalo chicken dip with sour cream instead of cream cheese.
Buffalo chicken dip is very easy to make and makes the perfect appetizer for game day, parties, or gatherings. Made with just five ingredients, this is a keto friendly buffalo chicken dip that tastes just like my yummy buffalo chicken wings! It’s just as good as this easy spinach dip recipe that you may really enjoy too!
It’s also very satisfying and goes really well served over low carb fries or with vegetables and chips. This buffalo chicken dip is another great way to make use of this easy keto approved buffalo sauce.
Tips to make buffalo chicken dip with sour cream
- The key to making this recipe really good is in melting the ingredients. Make sure the cheese is completely melted before adding any other ingredient to make the recipe.
- Besides the ingredients listed in the recipe, you can add other ingredients to the recipe such as some crumbled blue cheese on top. Do not mix it into the dip as it will lose its flavor. You can also add cream cheese and cheddar cheese to this recipe as well.
- For this dip, you can use any leftover chicken. In this recipe, shredded rotisserie chicken was used.
Ingredients to make Frank’s buffalo chicken dip
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 141 grams of sour cream
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Franks Buffalo hot sauce
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing
How to make buffalo chicken dip without cream cheese
Melt the sour cream and mozzarella cheese in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in some low carb buffalo sauce or Frank’s hot sauce, followed by the shredded rotisserie chicken.
Next, add the ranch dressing to the pot and stir well until everything is properly incorporated.
Serve in a bowl, with desired veggies on the side or with these easy low carb cheese chips or these saucy ramen noodles made without seasoning packets.
This was an easy stove top version, however, you can also make this recipe in other ways including:
In the oven: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, ranch dressing, sour cream, hot sauce, and mozzarella cheese and mix well. Once mixed, place in a casserole dish, flatten and bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 20-25 minutes and make a delicious keto buffalo chicken dip casserole.
In a crockpot: Place all of the ingredients into a crockpot, then mix as best as you can. Next, turn the crockpot on hot, cover it, and let the chicken dip cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes until done.
What to serve with buffalo chicken dip
You can serve this dip in a variety of ways including:
- Vegetables like cucumber slices, bell pepper slices, celery sticks, broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower
- Tortilla chips and crackers
Storing and freezing buffalo chicken dip with sour cream
To store: Store in the fridge by placing the dip in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
To freeze: Freeze by placing the dip in an airtight container and placing it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
FAQs about buffalo dip without cream cheese
Can you make buffalo chicken dip without cream cheese?
Yes, you can. You can use some handy substitutes for cream cheese in a buffalo chicken dip recipe instead. Some examples include Greek yogurt, creme fraiche, mayo, and blue cheese.
How many calories does this buffalo chicken dip have?
There are 178 calories in every serving of this chicken buffalo dip.
How many carbs does buffalo chicken dip have?
There are 3.5 grams of carbs in every serving of chicken buffalo dip making it keto approved.
How do you make buffalo chickendip spicier?
If you enjoy a really spicy buffalo chicken dip, then simply add some jalapeño peppers or 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper or black pepper to the recipe.
Can I make buffalo chicken dip with canned chicken?
As mentioned above, you can use whatever chicken you have available to make this recipe. canned chicken is definitely fine in a buffalo chicken dip recipe.
Buffalo dip nutrition
In every serving of this buffalo dip recipe, there are 12.4 grams of fats, 3.4 grams of carbs, and 13.3 grams of protein.
More easy buffalo chicken recipes
- Keto Buffalo Chicken Thighs
- Buffalo chicken breasts
- Buffalo chicken salad
Buffalo Chicken Dip Without Cream Cheese
Yield: 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Try out the simple buffalo chicken dip without cream cheese! It is made with sour cream, ranch dressing, and mozzarella cheese and tastes so so good! This chicken buffalo dip is super easy and only 3.5 grams of carbs!
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 141 grams of sour cream
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Franks Buffalo hot sauce
- 1/3 cup creamy ranch dressing
Instructions
- Melt the sour cream and mozzarella in a saucepot over medium heat.
- Stir in thelow carb buffalo sauceor franks hot sauce, followed by shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Next, add the ranch dressing to the pot and stir well until everything is properly incorporated.
- Serve in a bowl, with desired veggies on the side.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 263Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 421mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 20g
