I'm a little crazy about buffalo chicken stuff, and if you are too, you will love this easy, Weight Watchers, healthy version of Buffalo Chicken Dip! But what you'll love most is that it's a super quick, easy, and delicious recipe to make with canned chicken breast right on your stovetop. It's one of my favorite appetizers!
When I have a craving for something (and buffalo chicken is a pretty common craving), I want it now, and I generally don't have time for the really involved prep that most recipes require. That's why I used canned chicken in this Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip. That way, there is no pre-cooking chicken breast or even buying and chopping up a rotisserie chicken. It's Weight Watchers friendly @ 2 WW points.
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- 🥘 Ingredient Notes
- 📖 Variations & Substitutions
- 🔪Step-by-Step: How to WW Make Buffalo Chicken Dip
- 🥗 What to serve with Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Expert Recipe Tips
- 🌡️Storing
- 🔢WW Points
- 👪 Serving Size
- ❔Recipe FAQ's
- 🐓More Healthy & Weight Watchers Friendly Dips
- 📋 Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
And you can't even tell the difference between the canned and fresh once it's mixed in the dip! Nor do you have to haul out the slow cooker or heat up the oven (which is perfect for summertime munching!)
I love buffalo chicken so much that I created this Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Pizza Bites, No Cook Buffalo Pulled Chicken Sandwich, Skinny Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks, and these Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Peppers (shown).
🥘 Ingredient Notes
For this easy buffalo chicken dip recipe, you'll need:
- Canned chicken breast. It's important to buy 'Chunks of Chicken', NOT flaked. You can still use the flakes of chicken, but it doesn't look as appetizing.
- Ranch dressing mix (dry mix). I use Hidden Valley
- Buffalo wings sauce. I use Frank's Red Hot Sauce
*Best tasting canned chicken: You can find out which are the best tasting canned chicken brands HERE.
*Please see recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantities
📖 Variations & Substitutions
- Chicken- you can substitute shredded chicken breast or rotisserie chicken
- Cream cheese- you can use low-fat or full-fat cream cheese instead, but you need to factor that into the WW points, if you're following the program
🔪Step-by-Step: How to WW Make Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Step 1: Pour everything (except green onions) into a small pot.
- Step 2: Cook over medium-low heat on the stovetop until the cream cheese melts and it's heated through.
- Step 3: Serve. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
🥗 What to serve with Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip
- vegetables- carrot sticks, baby carrots, celery sticks, cucumbers, bell peppers
- water crackers
- mini whole wheat pitas
- WW tortilla chips
Expert Recipe Tips
- Use chunk-style canned chicken for the best texture. Flaked chicken will work in a pinch, but chunk-style gives the dip a more appetizing, hearty look.
- Warm slowly to avoid separation. Heat the dip over medium-low heat so the cream cheese melts smoothly and doesn't become grainy.
- Adjust the spice level to your taste. If you prefer it milder, use less buffalo sauce or mix in a little plain Greek yogurt. For extra heat, add a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Add garnishes for extra flavor. Chopped green onions, a sprinkle of light shredded cheese, or even a drizzle of additional buffalo sauce make the dip look and taste even better.
- Keep it creamy with a splash of milk if needed. If the dip thickens too much while reheating, stir in a tablespoon or two of skim milk to loosen it up.
- Prep ahead for easy entertaining. You can mix everything together and refrigerate it, then just heat it on the stovetop right before serving.
- Serve with a variety of dippers. Pair with crunchy veggies for a low-point option, or add whole-grain crackers and pitas for guests who aren't on WW.
- Make it a meal. Leftovers can be spread in a wrap, on toast, or stuffed into mini bell peppers for a quick and easy snack or lunch.
🌡️Storing
Store: You can store this healthy chicken dip in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Reheat on the stovetop on low until the cream cheese is melted. *Do NOT microwave
🔢WW Points
This Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip is made with fat-free cream cheese, and it still tastes as rich, creamy, and delicious as the dip made with regular cream cheese. Because it has such a creamy texture, you can't even tell it's a Weight Watchers Dip. You could easily serve it to your non-Weight Watchers friends and family, not say a thing, and no one would ever suspect!
This Low-fat Buffalo Chicken Dip is Weight Watchers friendly @ 2 WW points.
👪 Serving Size
This Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip makes 4 servings, and each serving is ¼ cup. However, you can also double or triple it for a bigger crowd. Just click on the serving size (it's highlighted in blue) and select the number of servings you'd like, and the ingredient amounts will adjust accordingly.
❔Recipe FAQ's
Canned chicken is not only easy and convenient, it's also healthy! And it's a great alternative to chicken breast, especially if you're following the Weight Watchers program. Canned chicken, packaged in water, is skinless, fully cooked, and contains white meat, dark meat, or a combination of both.
Yes! You can prepare it in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat it gently on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through.
It's best to avoid microwaving because it can cause the dip to separate. Reheat slowly on the stovetop for the best texture
It has a mild to medium spice level, depending on the brand and amount of buffalo sauce you use. If you prefer it less spicy, add a bit less buffalo sauce or mix in some plain Greek yogurt to mellow the heat.
So if you are a buffalo chicken fan looking for healthy appetizers that are also Weight Watchers friendly, give this easy and healthy buffalo chicken dip a try!
This low-calorie buffalo chicken dip makes a great game day or tailgating dip and is perfect for movie night munching! Although I've been known to whip it up on a whim for a quick snack because it's so fast to make, and I have all the ingredients in my fridge and pantry!
If you're looking for easy canned chicken recipes, you'll love this one! Also, be sure to try my Buffalo Chicken Panini (it was inspired by this recipe!)
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📋 Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 142 g -can of chicken breast, drained * you can substitute shredded chicken
- ¾ cup fat-free cream cheese * Or use low-fat if you can't find fat free
- 28 g -packet of dry Ranch dressing mix or ranch seasoning * I use Hidden Valley
- ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce * I use Franks's Red hot sauce (buffalo wing)
Garnish
- green onions
Instructions
- Pour everything into a small pot (except green onions)/142 g -can of chicken breast, drained, ¾ cup fat-free cream cheese, 28 g -packet of dry Ranch dressing mix or ranch seasoning, ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce
- Cook over medium-low heat on the stove top until cream cheese melts and its heated through. Serve.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.green onions
Notes
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- Use chunk-style canned chicken for the best texture. Flaked chicken will work in a pinch, but chunk-style gives the dip a more appetizing, hearty look.
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- Warm slowly to avoid separation. Heat the dip over medium-low heat so the cream cheese melts smoothly and doesn't become grainy.
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- Adjust the spice level to your taste. If you prefer it milder, use less buffalo sauce or mix in a little plain Greek yogurt. For extra heat, add a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
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- Add garnishes for extra flavor. Chopped green onions, a sprinkle of light shredded cheese, or even a drizzle of additional buffalo sauce make the dip look and taste even better.
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- Keep it creamy with a splash of milk if needed. If the dip thickens too much while reheating, stir in a tablespoon or two of skim milk to loosen it up.
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- Prep ahead for easy entertaining. You can mix everything together and refrigerate it, then just heat it on the stovetop right before serving.
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- Serve with a variety of dippers. Pair with crunchy veggies for a low-point option, or add whole-grain crackers and pitas for guests who aren't on WW.
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- Make it a meal. Leftovers can be spread in a wrap, on toast, or stuffed into mini bell peppers for a quick and easy snack or lunch
Terri Gilson
This Buffalo Chicken Dip is perfect for anyone who loves buffalo chicken but wants a quick, easy version. I use canned chicken, so there's no need to precook or chop anything. It's incredibly creamy and flavorful, even with fat-free cream cheese, and at only 2 WW points, you can enjoy it guilt-free. Plus, you can make it right on the stovetop in minutes, which is great for last-minute cravings or unexpected guests.