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Healthy, Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe (Paleo, Keto)

Last Updated on February 11, 2022 by Jean Choi 51 Comments

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This Whole30 and keto buffalo chicken dip is so creamy and addicting even without cheese, and it’s the perfect snack to serve on game day or get-togethers!

whole30 buffalo chicken dip

A good buffalo chicken dip is always a popular low carb and keto game day food that everyone reaches for. The flavor is just so addicting, it’s so perfect with veggies or chips, and you just never get sick of it! While the traditional version is made with cheese, this paleo and Whole30 buffalo chicken dip doesn’t include any dairy. But still tastes fantastic whether you eat cheese or not!

Here’s a Quick Video of This Recipe

How to Make Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip

This homemade buffalo chicken dip is extremely easy to make and comes together very quickly if you use precooked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken. You just mix the ingredients and bake, so it’s a perfect crowd-pleasing recipe that takes minimal effort for a party or a get-together.

The creaminess of the mayonnaise and the tanginess of the nutritional yeast are the perfect substitute for cheese. The baking process really melds all the flavors together to create a phenomenal dairy free and paleo buffalo chicken dip.

keto game day food

Ingredients

  • cooked shredded chicken: I like to purchase rotisserie chicken to make my life easier, but you can purchase chicken thighs or breasts and cook them yourself.
  • mayonnaise: Make your own or this is my favorite store-bought paleo brand.
  • hot sauce: I like Frank’s Red Hot Original for that classic buffalo flavor.
  • green onions
  • nutritional yeast: This will give this chicken dip recipe a cheesy flavor without any dairy!
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • dill
  • sea salt
  • ground black pepper
  • celery seeds

Recipe Substitutions

If you aren’t paleo or dairy free, you can use cheddar cheese instead of nutritional yeast. I bet it’ll be extra yummy to add some blue cheese crumbles just before serving the buffalo chicken dip!

Step By Step Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Place all ingredients for the dip in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. You can taste and add more hot sauce if you prefer.
  3. Transfer to a small baking dish and smooth out the top with a spatula.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and bubbly.
  5. Serve warm.

For Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

If you’d rather use a crock pot to make slow cooker buffalo chicken dip, all you have to do is mix all ingredients, then add to a crock pot. Cook for 2 hours on HIGH, then serve!

paleo buffalo chicken dip fresh out of the oven

Tips for Making This Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Dip

  • To make this low carb buffalo chicken dip recipe super easy for you, you can use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • If you only have raw chicken on hand, you can pan fry 1 lb of chicken breasts or thighs over medium high heat 5-6 minutes on each side before shredding them to use in this recipe.
  • My favorite hot sauce to use for making my own buffalo sauce is Frank’s Red Hot Original. If you use another hot sauce with a different spice level, you may want to adjust the amount in the recipe.
  • This paleo buffalo chicken dip will last up to 4-5 days chilled. To reheat the leftovers, you can microwave it or heat it again in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.
Grain free tortilla chip dipped in low carb buffalo chicken dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip Serving Suggestions

  • If you are looking for a Whole30 and keto game day food, serve this low carb buffalo chicken dip with your favorite vegetables. My favorite are cucumbers, carrots, celery sticks, and sliced bell peppers. For an added flavor, you can even sprinkle some blue cheese layers on top after you take it of the oven!
  • If you aren’t necessarily Whole30 or keto, I love eating this yummy dip with grain free crackers or tortilla chips!
  • My husband and I love this paleo buffalo chicken dip even as a meal. It’s delicious with a side of rice or cauliflower rice!

If you are looking for a homemade buffalo chicken dip that’s healthy, low carb, and Whole30, you’ll love this easy and flavorful recipe. It’s always a crowd-pleaser and gone in no time. It’s a great dairy free and keto game day food for your favorite sports season, or if you just want make something delicious for a small get-together!

Whole30 buffalo chicken dip close up

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Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Dip (Paleo, Keto)

This Whole30 and keto buffalo chicken dip is so creamy and addicting even without cheese, and it's the perfect snack to serve on game day or get-togethers!
5 from 27 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: game day appetizer, game day snacks, homemade buffalo chicken dip, keto game day food, low carb game day recipe, paleo buffalo chicken
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 291kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken about 1 lb raw
  • 1 cup paleo mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce or more to taste (I like Frank's Red Hot Original)
  • 1 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp celery seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. You can taste and add more hot sauce if you prefer.
  • Transfer to a small baking dish and smooth out the top with a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and bubbly.
  • Serve warm with celery, carrots, cucumbers, and/or your favorite veggies. You can also enjoy with gluten free crackers or tortillas if you are not doing the Whole30.

Slow Cooker Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients well, and place in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on HIGH for 2 hours.
  • Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Dip (Paleo, Keto)
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 291 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 630mg27%
Potassium 207mg6%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 180IU4%
Vitamin C 9.8mg12%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Notes

To reheat the leftovers, you can microwave it or heat it again in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.
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By Jean Choi | September 9, 2019

Comments

  1. Ashley says

    September 15, 2019 at 10:23 am

    Could I make this in a crockpot?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      September 27, 2019 at 5:24 pm

      I don’t see why not. You can try cooking on low for 2 hours.

      Reply
  2. Cheryl Malik says

    September 16, 2019 at 9:23 am

    Yummy. We love buffalo dips!!! Totally going to make this for my next party.

    Reply
  3. STACEY CRAWFORD says

    September 16, 2019 at 12:58 pm

    5 stars
    I’m crazy for buffalo chicken! I could eat the whole dish of that 🙂

    Reply
  4. Raia Todd says

    September 17, 2019 at 9:36 am

    5 stars
    Oh. my. goodness. That looks 100% addictive! I need it in my life. Haha.

    Reply
  5. ChihYu says

    September 17, 2019 at 6:50 pm

    5 stars
    Fabulous! So great for entertaining or an evening at home!

    Reply
  6. Erin says

    September 18, 2019 at 1:31 am

    I love your healthier version! This sounds awesome, especially for parties!

    Reply
  7. Annemarie says

    September 18, 2019 at 5:13 am

    5 stars
    I love this flavor, especially with the hot sauce!

    Reply
  8. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    September 18, 2019 at 11:02 am

    5 stars
    You’d never know this wasn’t loaded with cheese by how creamy it looks, so perfect for game day!

    Reply
  9. heather@easyketodishes.com says

    September 19, 2019 at 6:46 am

    5 stars
    I love the addition of celery seeds…that provides a whole new level of flavor!

    Reply
  10. heather@recipesfromthehomestead says

    September 19, 2019 at 6:46 am

    5 stars
    I adore a good chicken dip! This would be great for parties and gatherings!

    Reply
  11. paleoglutenfreeguy says

    September 19, 2019 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    This is seriously irresistible. And so easy! Perfect comfort/party food.

    Reply
  12. Zuzana says

    September 21, 2019 at 9:21 am

    5 stars
    I so love nutritional yeast. I just never thought of adding it into the casserole like this

    Reply
  13. Megan Stevens says

    September 21, 2019 at 5:08 pm

    5 stars
    WOW, this looks SO incredibly delicious and flavorful!!

    Reply
  14. Tarah says

    September 30, 2019 at 5:43 am

    5 stars
    Buffalo dip is so yummy – and so much easier than eating wings! This recipe is a total win for Keto, Paleo, and Whole 30!

    Reply
  15. Katie says

    October 4, 2019 at 11:51 am

    5 stars
    So good! I’ve been a few Whole30 approved buffalo chicken dips and this is by far my favorite. I added a touch more hot sauce. AMAZING

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      October 4, 2019 at 1:58 pm

      Yay!! So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for trying it out!

      Reply
  16. morgan says

    January 21, 2020 at 11:37 am

    has anyone ever tried this with greek yogurt, cream cheese, or sour cream? Looking for an alternative to the mayo.

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      August 9, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      I just made it with Kite Hill Almond sour cream and it was absolutely perfect! I imagine that dairy sour cream would work as well.

      Reply
  17. Bethany Beyer says

    January 31, 2020 at 8:17 pm

    5 stars
    I cannot get over how delicious this recipe is. I’m making another batch for my friend and my husband demanded I double it so we can have more! (I may have hogged the first batch)

    Reply
  18. Neva says

    February 4, 2020 at 10:51 am

    5 stars
    This dish is perfection! The flavor is perfectly balanced and hits all the profiles! Made it for the Super Bowl and am obsessed. Want to have it on hand every week. Also want to put it on everything: salads, burgers, nachos, want to fry balls of them-so versatile. Thank you for sharing!!!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      February 5, 2020 at 10:32 am

      Thank you SO much!!

      Reply
  19. Rebekah says

    June 29, 2020 at 9:51 am

    Has anyone tried to freeze this? I love a good make-ahead meal!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      June 29, 2020 at 12:13 pm

      I wouldn’t recommend it. The dip is mayo based, and mayo tends to separate when frozen and defrosted. It would change the texture.

      Reply
  20. Meg says

    August 18, 2020 at 5:50 pm

    How important is the nutritional yeast? 👩‍🍳🤦‍♀️ Our local grocery doesn’t sale it.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      September 8, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      You can make it without it. It gives a nice cheesy flavor but it’s not neessary.

      Reply
  21. Renee says

    October 26, 2020 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    This was AMAZING and satisfied my pregnancy craving of buffalo chicken dip that I would have avoided otherwise because of the dairy. My husband thought it was just the regular buffalo chicken dip and didn’t notice a difference!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      November 3, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      Ah I’m so so happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  22. Aimee says

    January 1, 2021 at 12:18 pm

    I was skeptical about how a Buffalo chicken dip could be good without cheese and WOW! You proved me wrong! This was great!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 14, 2021 at 4:28 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  23. Brandi says

    February 5, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    5 stars
    Like others, I was skeptical of a recipe for buffalo chicken dip without cheese, but we were on Whole30 and needed a go-to snack. Tried it, and it was perfect! It’s different, but it’s a delicious different! Shared with my mother-in-law who immediately asked for the recipe as well.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      February 5, 2021 at 12:47 pm

      Thank you so much!! I agree. It’s yummy without the dairy! 🙂

      Reply
  24. Kit says

    February 6, 2021 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this with chicken thighs, so tasty!

    Reply
  25. Christiane DeSalvo says

    February 7, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    5 stars
    Well it’s Safe to say I will not be making any other recipe other than this one moving forward. Not only is it so simple to make (thank you for that!) but the flavors are all packed in and pop amazingly. Not only that, but all the ingredients are easy to have on hand or pick up without breaking the bank.

    Great recipe that did not last very long at this house! I can’t wait to make it again and will be recommending to family & friends.

    Reply
  26. Katie says

    March 1, 2021 at 5:12 am

    Is there something you can substitute the Mayo with for non Mayo fans?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      March 1, 2021 at 5:15 pm

      I’m not sure since this is a mayo-based recipe. I would think cashew cream can work but I haven’t tried it yet so not sure of the ratio!

      Reply
    • Kenzie says

      April 5, 2021 at 8:27 am

      It doesn’t taste like mayo AT ALL if you’re worried about that!

      Reply
  27. Amara says

    March 19, 2021 at 9:18 am

    5 stars
    I’ve been on the keto diet for awhile now and this is definitely a new favorite recipe! It’s so hard finding things that fit my diet that the rest of my family can also enjoy but this is perfect! Husband and kids loved it. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      March 29, 2021 at 11:18 am

      That makes me so happy!!! Thank you!

      Reply
  28. Kenzie says

    April 5, 2021 at 8:27 am

    5 stars
    OMG . I am freaking MIND-BLOWN with this recipe!!!! Literally cannot tell a difference between this and normal buffalo chicken dip. I took a bite and was so surprised! Amazing job! So excited I found this!

    ** Also, I skipped the celery seed as I didn’t have any, and I used canned chicken and it still tastes absolutely amazing!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      April 5, 2021 at 10:38 am

      Wow, thank you so much!!! So glad you loved it! <3

      Reply
  29. Cat says

    June 19, 2021 at 5:16 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious!! Thank you so much for sharing. Buffalo dip is one of my favs. I had to give up dairy and haven’t had it since then but been craving it like crazy. Found your recipe and OMG delicious. It’s so creamy and I feel like there’s cheese in there lol. your a life saver!!!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      July 11, 2021 at 1:20 pm

      This makes me so happy! I’m so happy you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  30. Nikki says

    July 16, 2021 at 5:54 pm

    5 stars
    This was amazing! My husband and I will definitely be making this on a regular basis. I’m absolutely blown away by how good this was.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      July 17, 2021 at 11:09 am

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  31. Heidi Herrman says

    December 17, 2021 at 1:50 pm

    5 stars
    Truly sooo very tasty! Everyone loves this dip. Can’t believe it is so good for us too. A win win!

    Reply
  32. Liz says

    February 13, 2022 at 7:07 pm

    5 stars
    Whenever I get a rotisserie chicken, I always make this the next day. I love this simple, delicious recipe. I always feel so nourished and satisfied after eating it.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      February 23, 2022 at 10:48 am

      Wonderful!! Thank you for leaving a review

      Reply
  33. Sandra says

    August 25, 2022 at 4:10 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! And have made it on several occasions! Wondering what the “serving size” amount is per the nutritional facts you broke down? It just says serving size: 1. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      August 29, 2022 at 7:45 am

      There are a total of 8 servings, so just divide whatever you make by 8! 🙂

      Reply
  34. Corinne says

    January 9, 2023 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    This is unreal. You would never know this is Whole30! Extremely flavorful and so easy to make. Will definitely be making this on repeat. Thank you!!

    Reply

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