Buffalo Chicken Dip

Grab some sturdy (low-carb) chips, celery, carrots, and broccoli and dig in. This Buffalo Chicken Dip is made from pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, hot sauce, and shredded chicken. Every bite is creamy, cheesy, and packs a punch of savory flavor with the perfect amount of heat. 

What can I expect? 

This dish has all the bold flavor you’d expect from buffalo chicken dip and features a simple combination of just a few ingredients.

All ingredients are combined and melted in a skillet on the stove (very easy). Then, the dip is transferred to the broiler just until it’s golden on top. From start to finish, it’s ready in less than 30 minutes and perfect for pairing with all your favorite dippers! 

Is Buffalo Chicken Dip Healthy? 

Let’s take a look at the main ingredients: 

• Chicken
• Cream cheese
• Pepper jack cheese
• Jalapeños

Chicken and jalapeños are natural, nutritious food sources. Use them to add protein and flavor to a variety of meals. 

But what about cream cheese and pepper jack cheese? Is dairy healthy?

Here’s what we know. Dairy is full of vitamins, minerals, protein, and natural fat energy. But if everyone consumed dairy all of the time, dairy farming would become abusive and unsustainable…

Let’s be mindful of our dairy intake. Buy dairy that comes from pasture-raised cows and try to eat less. 

Sugar is what makes food unhealthy.

It’s common to dig into a buffalo chicken dip like this with a full bag of tortilla chips. But tortilla chips are made from white flour (which is practically sugar).

In only one serving of chips (and who stops at one serving of tortilla chips), you’re already up to 14g of sugar. Next, you’re looking at heartburn with an energy crash. (And you’ll be scouring the pantry for your next sugar snack within the hour.)

Omit the flour tortilla chips (try this healthy chip alternative), and this recipe becomes nourishment. The ingredients provide vitamins, minerals, protein, and quality, whole-food energy. 

Enjoy this buffalo chicken dip knowing it supports your well-being. Learn more about eating less sugar here.

Buffalo Chicken Dip Tips

1. Tortilla chip alternatives

These are a great tortilla chip alternative. Also zucchini, celery, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower are all great for dipping. They’re both low in calories and healthy so you can keep on eating until you’re full!

2. Store leftovers

On the off chance you have leftovers, they can be transferred to an airtight container and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. 

3. Have leftover chicken? 

Store it for later, or use it to make healthy chicken burrito bowls, spinach and cheese stuffed chicken breasts, or a balsamic chicken skillet. 

4. Make it a meal

Bulk up this appetizer by serving it over a baked potato, in a spaghetti squash boat, or over cauliflower rice for a filling, nutritious meal. 

5. Make it dairy-free

To make this recipe dairy-free, replace the cream cheese and pepper jack with plant-based varieties. You won’t be able to tell the difference!

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Print Recipe

Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:20 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups of diced up rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breast
• 8 ounces of cream cheese
• 1 ½ Tbsp of Franks hot sauce *for more heat add ½ Tbsp more
• ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1 Tbsp of diced jalapenos *for more heat add 1 Tbsp more

Instructions

• Chop up your cooked chicken and jalapenos.
• Add jalapenos and cream cheese to the skillet on low to medium heat.
• Once melted add franks, pepper jack cheese and chicken – stir until well combined.
• Place in an oven safe dish and broil on high for 3-5 minutes or until top is golden and slightly toasted.
• Serve with your favorite veggies and breads. Enjoy!

Notes

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Recipe from Neutral Eating: https://neutraleating.com/buffalo-chicken-dip

Servings: 4

Author: Neutral Eating