Dairy Free Buffalo Chicken Dip
This dairy-free buffalo chicken dip uses only a handful of simple ingredients and is the perfect appetizer for football game day or a get together with friends.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups shredded chicken I use rotisserie chicken
- ½ cup hot sauce I like to use Frank's Original Hot Sauce
- ¼ cup dairy free cream cheese I like to use Kite Hill's Dairy Free Plain Cream Cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon pried parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- medium sized mixing bowl
- oven save dish/bowl
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farhenheit
- Shred the chicken and add it to a large sized mixing bowl
- To the mixing bowl with the chicken, add the cream cheese, hot sauce, and all the seasonings and combine everything together
- Transfer the mixture to a small to medium baking dish and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes uncovered
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh dill, chives, and a drizzle of dairy free ranch
Notes
Substitutions
Chicken- I use rotisserie chicken but you can use baked or grilled chicken breast or chicken thighs and shred them.
Hot sauce- I usually use Frank's Red Hot Sauce but you can use Louisiana Hot Sauce or a buffalo sauce like Frank's or Primal Kitchens.
Dairy-free cream cheese- I use Kite Hill Cream Cheese, but mayo is a great option if you can't find dairy-free cream cheese. I've made this by substituting the cream cheese for mayo and I like to use Primal Kitchen's Avocado Oil Mayo to keep the dish Whole30.
Frequently asked questions
What is buffalo chicken dip made of?
Traditional buffalo chicken dip is made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, lots of cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing.
Does buffalo chicken dip have gluten?
Buffalo chicken dip is naturally gluten free. You can serve your buffalo chicken dip with fresh veggies and gluten free crackers to keep everything gluten free.
Tips and notes
The secret ingredient to making a diary free creamy dip is to use vegan cream cheese. Vegan cheese can be a little iffy when it comes to taste, texture, and questionable ingredients, but Kite Hill has really knocked it out of the park with its dairy free and vegan cheeses. Another brand that makes a great dairy free alternative to cream cheese is VioLife. Both of these brands can be found at Whole Foods, Sprouts, or even your regular grocery store. My local store has started to carry both brands!
If you are doing Whole30 the Kite Hill cream cheese is Whole30 compliant. They come out recently and said that their cream cheeses are now Whole30 compliant, which is super exciting! If you are wanting to keep this Whole30 then don't substitute the Kite Hill cream cheese with another brand, like Violife. It's best to substitute the cream cheese with a Whole30 compliant mayo.
What to serve with
Here are some of my favorite ways to serve this dip.
- with gluten-free crackers
- with tortilla chips
- with fresh veggies like celery sticks, carrot sticks, and bell peppers
- topped with diced green onions, fresh dill, and a drizzle of dairy free ranch (my favorite is Tessemae's Classic Ranch)
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 2.6gProtein: 15.6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 834.6mgPotassium: 228.3mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 628IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
*nutrition information is an approximate
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