When I need an appetizer I can count on for a holiday table, game day spread, or casual family gathering, I always come back to this easy baked dip. It uses just a handful of pantry-friendly staples, comes together fast, and bakes into something warm, rich, and irresistibly scoopable that people circle back to again and again.
Serve this hot with celery sticks, cucumber rounds, bell pepper strips, pork rinds, or your favorite low carb crackers for dipping. If you are setting out a bigger spread, it also fits right in next to meatballs, veggie trays, deviled eggs, and simple salads, and it stays especially crowd-pleasing when kept warm for snacking through the afternoon.
Low Carb 3-Ingredient Buffalo Chicken Dip
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a small baking dish or pie plate.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, and buffalo hot sauce until evenly combined.
3. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly around the edges.
5. Serve warm with low carb dippers, or spoon it into celery sticks or mini bell peppers for an easy party platter.
Variations & Tips
Milder version: For family members who do not love a lot of heat, start with a little less buffalo sauce and taste the mixture before baking. You can always swirl a little extra on top for the spice lovers.
Extra creamy tip: Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing so the dip comes together smoothly without lumps. If needed, let it sit at room temperature for a bit before stirring.
Slow warming tip: If you want to keep it warm for a potluck, transfer the baked dip to a small slow cooker on the warm setting. Give it a stir now and then so it stays creamy for serving.
Add-ins if you have them: Even though the beauty of this recipe is its simplicity, a sprinkle of shredded cheddar, sliced green onions, or a little crumbled blue cheese on top can dress it up nicely when you want a bigger presentation.
