Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Keto buffalo chicken dip is a baked appetizer of shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo hot sauce, ranch dressing, and melted cheddar — no flour, breading, or added sugar, so it fits a low-carb plate at 3 g net carbs per serving. It bakes in about 35 minutes and serves 10 as a party dip or 4 as a light meal spooned over greens.

Buffalo chicken dip is a game-day staple, but the usual version leans on ranch packets and crackers that quietly add carbs. This one keeps the classic flavor — tangy hot sauce, sharp cheddar, cooling ranch — while every ingredient stays inside a keto food list. Serve it with celery sticks and pork rinds instead of chips, and it holds its place at any low-carb spread.

Why does keto buffalo chicken dip work on a low-carb diet?

This dip works on keto because its ingredients are naturally low in carbohydrate: chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, ranch, and cheddar together add up to about 3 g net carbs per serving. There is no flour thickener, breadcrumb topping, or sugary sauce base — the creaminess comes from fat (cream cheese, sour cream, cheese), which is exactly what a keto macro split calls for.

Most of the carbs in a standard buffalo chicken dip come from crackers, tortilla chips or a sweetened bottled dressing. Swap those for an unsweetened dressing and lower-carbohydrate dippers, then check every product label because sauces and dairy vary by brand. To recalculate a substitution, total the ingredient values on the same serving basis; the net-carb calculator does not accept a recipe.

Ingredients you'll need for keto buffalo chicken dip

• 2 cups (about 300 g) shredded cooked chicken — rotisserie chicken or leftover baked breast; 0 g net carbs.
• 8 oz (226 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened — the creamy base; about 2 g net carbs for the whole block.
• 1/2 cup (120 g) full-fat sour cream — adds tang and thins the base slightly; about 1 g net carbs.
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) buffalo hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot — most cayenne-pepper hot sauces are essentially carb-free; check the label if you use a sweetened "buffalo" sauce.
• 1/2 cup (120 g) ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing) — pick a version without added sugar; roughly 2 g net carbs.
• 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded sharp cheddar, divided — under 1 g net carbs.
• 1/2 cup (60 g) crumbled blue cheese, optional — under 1 g net carbs.
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced — for garnish; under 1 g net carbs.
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper — to taste.

How do you make keto buffalo chicken dip?

Mix softened cream cheese with sour cream, buffalo sauce, and ranch, fold in shredded chicken and cheese, then bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly. The whole process takes about 35 minutes start to finish and needs no special equipment beyond a mixing bowl and a baking dish.

1. Preheat and prep. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
2. Mix the base. In a large bowl, stir the softened cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing until smooth.
3. Fold in chicken and cheese. Fold in the shredded chicken, 1 cup of the cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
4. Spread and top. Spread the mixture into the prepared dish and top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and the blue cheese.
5. Bake. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbling at the edges and lightly golden on top.
6. Garnish and serve. Let the dip rest for 5 minutes, scatter with green onions, and serve warm with keto-friendly dippers such as celery, cucumber rounds, or pork rinds.

If you'd rather use a slow cooker, combine every ingredient except the garnish in a 3-quart slow cooker, cook on low for 2 hours, and stir well before serving.

Nutrition facts per serving

Makes about 3 3/4 cups of dip — 10 servings, roughly 1/3 cup (113 g) each. Values are calculated from the ingredient amounts above using standard USDA figures for chicken, dairy, and cheese.¹

Nutrient	Per serving
Calories	305 kcal
Fat	24 g
Protein	13 g
Total carbs	3 g
Fiber	0 g
Net carbs	3 g

Swapping in reduced-fat cream cheese or sour cream changes the calories, fat and sometimes the carbohydrate value, depending on the product. Recalculate the serving estimate from the replacement labels, then compare it with any daily amounts you already use.

Tips and variations

• Rotisserie chicken saves time. One store-bought rotisserie chicken yields more than enough shredded meat, with leftovers for salads.
• Adjust the heat. Use a milder hot sauce for a gentler dip, or add extra buffalo sauce for more heat — the carb impact is negligible either way.
• Make it dairy-lighter. Swap the ranch for extra sour cream if you want a sharper, less creamy dip.
• Pull it into a chicken rotation. This dip is one of several ways to use shredded chicken on keto — see our full keto chicken recipes roundup for more.

How do you store and reheat keto buffalo chicken dip?

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months; reheat gently, stirring halfway through. The dairy base can separate slightly after freezing — a quick stir once it's warmed through brings it back together. Reheat at 350°F for about 15 minutes, or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many net carbs are in keto buffalo chicken dip?

About 3 g net carbs per serving, based on 10 servings of roughly 1/3 cup each. The exact number shifts slightly with the brand of hot sauce and ranch you use.

Can you make buffalo chicken dip ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble it up to a day ahead, cover, and refrigerate unbaked. Add 5 to 10 extra minutes to the bake time if it goes into the oven cold.

What can you dip in keto buffalo chicken dip instead of chips?

Celery sticks, cucumber rounds, bell pepper strips, and pork rinds are the most common keto-friendly dippers, and none of them add meaningful net carbs.

Can you make this dip in a slow cooker?

Yes. Combine all the ingredients except the garnish in a 3-quart slow cooker and cook on low for about 2 hours, stirring before serving.

Is buffalo sauce keto-friendly?

Most classic cayenne-pepper buffalo sauces, like Frank's RedHot, are essentially carb-free. Some bottled wing sauces add sugar, so check the label if you're using a brand you haven't tried before.

Works cited

1. FoodData Central — U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service — August 19, 2026 https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/

Article history

1. August 23, 2026Updated
2. August 19, 2026First published