Low Calorie Buffalo Chicken Dip
Creamy buffalo chicken dip with a Greek yogurt base instead of cream cheese. 150 calories per serving with 18g protein. Party-perfect and lighter.
Low Calorie Buffalo Chicken Dip has 150 calories per serving, with 18g protein, 4g carbs, 7g fat, and 1g fiber. Prep 10 min, cook 20 min.
Nutrition per serving
8 serving(s)
150
Calories
18g
Protein
36% DV
4g
Carbs
1% DV
7g
Fat
9% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 150 calories per serving.
🔥 12.0g protein per 100 cal.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
8
Est. Cost
$8.00
Low Calorie Buffalo Chicken Dip
The ultimate party dip, lightened up. Traditional buffalo chicken dip packs over 300 calories per scoop thanks to full-fat cream cheese and a heavy hand with the cheese. This version swaps the cream cheese for thick Greek yogurt, which keeps every bit of the creamy, tangy, spicy bite while adding protein and cutting the calories in half. Bring it to your next game day gathering or potluck and watch it disappear - no one will guess it’s light.
Ingredients
- 16 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 2 cups; rotisserie works great)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (0% fat)
- 1/2 cup buffalo-style hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup light ranch dressing
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish.
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Shred the cooked chicken breast and place it in a large mixing bowl.
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Mix in the Greek yogurt, hot sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
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Fold in half of the shredded cheddar, then spread the mixture into the baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.
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Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm with celery sticks, carrot sticks, or baked pita chips.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount (per serving) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 18g |
| Carbs | 4g |
| Fat | 7g |
| Fiber | 1g |
Tips
- Make it ahead: assemble the dip up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
- For extra heat, add an extra tablespoon of hot sauce or a dash of cayenne.
- Serve with raw veggie sticks (celery, cucumber, bell pepper) to keep the whole spread low calorie.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave and make a great high-protein lunch over a baked potato.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
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