Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Buffalo Chicken Dip provides 41g protein and 579 calories per serving across 8 portions, making it a calorie-conscious dip option for shared meals. Quick stovetop prep creates a batch-friendly component for social settings without abandoning your macro targets. Pair with vegetables to stretch servings while keeping protein consistent.
Ingredients
- •Butter(30g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(480g)
- •Hot Sauce, Frank'S RedHot(180g)
Frank's RedHot Original. Found in the condiment aisle. Not the buffalo version.
- •Cream Cheese(227g)
Standard block cream cheese. Neufchatel (1/3 less fat) is a good swap.
- •Sour Cream(180g)
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Cheddar Cheese(360g)
- •Mozzarella Cheese(240g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Cheese, Blue, Crumbled(113g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(10g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •Onion powder(4g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Celery
- •Carrots
- •Crackers, Chicken-Flavored, Dry
- •Tortilla Chips, Corn, Plain
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the center position.
- 2In a 12-inch cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and buffalo sauce and cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 3Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup cheddar, half of the mozzarella, half of the blue cheese, worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, and ¾ of the green onions until combined.
- 4Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and mozzarella. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until hot and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
- 5Sprinkle with remaining green onions and crumbled blue cheese. Serve warm with celery and carrot sticks as well as crackers and chips if using.
Nutrition — Per Serving
579
calories
41g
protein
43g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 8g
- Saturated fat
- 24.7g
- Sodium
- 1440 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.1g
8 servings per batch · ~229g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Buffalo Chicken Dip have per serving?
Each serving delivers 41g of protein and 579 calories with 43g fat and 8g carbs. The higher calorie and fat content reflects the cream cheese base, making this a richer option than leaner Buffalo recipes.
How long does Buffalo Chicken Dip take to prep?
Quick prep with 8 servings per batch means one stovetop session produces a shareable dip that maintains consistent macros across multiple portions. Dips batch better than plated meals, so reheating and portioning is straightforward.
Is Buffalo Chicken Dip good for muscle gain?
At 41g protein and 579 calories per serving, this dip suits muscle gain phases where calorie consumption is less restrictive and you can leverage a higher-calorie, nutrient-dense option. The fat content supports hormone production and satiety during a surplus.
