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    Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip

    Published: Jun 5, 2020 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Aug 26, 2023 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Pinterest pin with white text on light black background and photo of a piece of celery being dipped into buffalo chicken dip with a tray of veggies and crackers in the background

    I'm a little crazy about buffalo chicken stuff and if you are too, you will love this WW friendly, easy, and 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!

    buffalo chicken dip in black container with veggies and crackers in background

    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.

    Jump to:
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🥫Is canned chicken healthy?
    • 📖 Variations & Substitutions
    • 🥗 What to serve with Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip
    • 🌡️Storing
    • 🔢WW Points
    • 👪 Serving Size
    • ⭐ Reviews
    • 📋 Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
    • 🐓More Healthy & Weight Watchers Friendly Dips

    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).

    stuffed mini peppers on an off-white baking sheet with red oven mitts in the background

    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-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!

    celery being dipped into buffalo chicken dip

    🥘 Ingredients

    For this easy buffalo chicken dip recipe, you'll need:

    • canned chicken breast
    • fat-free or low-fat cream cheese
    • Ranch dressing mix (dry mix) * I use Hidden Valley
    • Buffalo wings sauce * I just Frank's Red Hot Sauce

    🥫Is canned chicken healthy?

    Canned chicken is not only easy and convenient, it's 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.

    It requires little preparation (simply drain) and is packaged in smaller quantities so leftovers aren’t as common. Canned chicken is not only a good source of protein but also vitamins, and minerals such as:

    • Zinc: Promotes a healthy immune system and aids in healing.
    • Vitamin B-12: Helps the body make energy and keeps the brain and blood cells healthy.
    • Potassium: Regulates blood pressure and helps your muscles to move including your heart
    • Magnesium: Helps the body produce energy, build bones, and keep blood sugar and blood pressure
      levels within a healthy range.

    Best tasting canned chicken: You can find out which are the best tasting canned chicken brands HERE.

    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!)

    buffalo chicken panini on a black plate with panini press in background

    📖 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

    🥗 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
    buffalo chicken dip in black container with veggies and crackers in background

    🌡️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 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 blue serving size (it's highlighted in blue) and select the number of servings you’d like and the ingredient amounts will adjust accordingly.

    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!

    And be sure to check out the big selection of my other Weight Watchers Recipes!

    ⭐ Reviews

    Did you LOVE this healthy WW chicken dip recipe? Please give it a 5 star rating and leave a comment below!

    buffalo chicken dip in black container with veggies and crackers in background
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    📋 Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

    This Healthy Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken dip is easy because it's made with canned chicken breast. It's also quick and simple to make on your stovetop!
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    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
    Keyword: buffalo chicken, canned chicken breast, dip, weight watchers
    Special Diet: Weight Watchers
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 89kcal
    Author: Terri Gilson
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
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    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
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Pour everything into a small pot.
    • 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.

    Notes

    🔢WW POINTS
    It's Weight Watchers friendly @ 2 WW points 
    🌡️STORING
    Store: You can keep this dip in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    Reheat: Reheat on the stovetop, on low, until cream cheese is melted. *Do NOT microwave
    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (0.25 cup)
    Calories 89 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Cholesterol 21mg7%
    Sodium 1567mg68%
    Potassium 118mg3%
    Carbohydrates 7g2%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 12g24%
    Vitamin A 22IU0%
    Calcium 149mg15%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 89kcal (4%) | Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) | Protein: 12g (24%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Cholesterol: 21mg (7%) | Sodium: 1567mg (68%) | Potassium: 118mg (3%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 22IU | Calcium: 149mg (15%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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