Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip

This Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip is full of protein and makes a great snack, lunch, or dinner! It’s perfect for Weight Watchers meal prep and can be eaten on top of a salad, with veggies as a dip, or by itself–hot or cold! Weight Watchers Freestyle buffalo chicken dip is an easy to freeze recipe.

Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip

I don’t know about you, but I love dip recipes. They’re the perfect combination of snack and meal. Recipes like this awesome Weight Watchers Freestyle buffalo chicken dip makes for the perfect appetizer for parties, events, or watching football on a Sunday afternoon.

Another great way I use this recipe is for sporting events and busy weeknights. It’s quick and easy to whip up and everyone loves it (added bonus is that they don’t know they’re eating a lighter and more healthy version) so I get to feel good about what they’re eating and they enjoy an indulgent snack.

You’ll love that this Weight Watchers Freestyle buffalo chicken dip is both creamy and spicy. It’s got the perfect amount of kick and goes great with crisp veggies for dipping or you can use crackers, just be sure to count your points for those.

What should I serve with this Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip?

When I make buffalo chicken dip I serve it with a variety of veggies that are cut to perfectly suit as dipping companions. Using veggies instead of chips or crackers saves on those extra calories and Smart Points!

With the new Freestyle program on Weight Watchers we can have most of these veggies for zero points, so that means you can have some extra dip with those points you are saving on crackers or chips!

I think the veggies really help to cool off the spiciness of the buffalo chicken dip as well. You can use whatever vegetables you and your family enjoy or cut up a variety so everyone can try something new!

Dehydrated veggie chips would probably work pretty well for this dish as well. They would add an extra crunch if you find yourself missing the crispness of crackers or chips!

What is in your healthy buffalo chicken dip?

I like making my own healthy buffalo chicken dip so that I can see exactly what is going into it; calculating points is much easier when I can control the ingredients!

If you’re looking for a 21 Day Fix Buffalo Chicken Dip, or just a healthier version without cream cheese, you’ll want to try this amazing recipe right here.

Here is a list of the ingredients you’ll need, find the full amounts in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post! 

• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Black pepper
• Dill
• Parsley
• Greek yogurt
• Cottage cheese 
• Chicken breasts
• Hot sauce

How do I make this Weight Watchers buffalo chicken dip in the Instant Pot?

This recipe for buffalo chicken dip could not be easier! It’s also got directions for how to easily make this healthy buffalo chicken dip in the Crockpot and on the stovetop.

1. Place frozen chicken breasts and 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot inner pot. Put on the lid and make sure the valve is set to sealing. 
2. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes, I use the manual setting for this. Always let the pressure release naturally with meat! 
3. When the chicken is cooking you can be making the sauce. I pull out the blender for this part! Put in the cottage cheese, Greek Yogurt, Franks hot sauce, and seasonings and blend until smooth. Usually about 1-2 minutes. You can also mix everything up without the Frank’s and add that to taste at the end if you like. 
4. Now that the chicken is done, drain out any excess liquid and shred the chicken. Use a hand mixer to make quick work of the shredding process right inside the Instant Pot. 
5. Turn the pressure cooker on to saute, mix in the cheese if you are adding it and your sauce. Be sure to add the Frank’s hot sauce if you haven’t already, you can finish it off with goat cheese if you like and even place it under the broiler for a few minutes to brown the cheese on top! 
6. Once it is golden brown you just have to give it a few minutes (about 5) to cool and then it’s ready to be eaten. Top it off with green onions.

Here’s how to make healthy buffalo chicken dip in the Crockpot: 

1. You can do this one of two ways. You can either cook the chicken on high heat for 4 hours then drain it and shred it or you can cook the chicken on medium heat on the stove and then add it already shredded to the slow cooker. You can use the method that works best for you when making this healthy buffalo chicken dip. 
2. When the chicken is cooking you can be making the sauce. I pull out the blender for this part! Put in the cottage cheese, Greek Yogurt, Franks hot sauce, and seasonings and blend until smooth. Usually about 1-2 minutes. You can also mix everything up without the Frank’s and add that to taste at the end if you like. 
3. After the chicken is shredded and into the Crockpot you need to add the sauce mixture, cheddar cheese, and any extra Frank’s that you’d like! Cook the dip on low heat for 1.5 hours until bubbly and perfect. 
4. After that time is up you can add some goat cheese to the top and some green onions for color and crunch. If you’d like, add the slow cooker to the oven and broil for a few minutes to get a golden brown crust on top! This is not necessary but is a nice touch if you are serving this dip up at a party or event.

Can I make this buffalo wings dip on the stove? 

This is a great game day dip that takes a new swing at chicken wings flavors, if you don’t want to make this in the Crockpot or the Instant Pot you can make it on the stovetop and in the oven. 

1. You will need to cook your chicken for 15-20 minutes, boiling is the easiest method. Drain it and shred it. 
2. When the chicken is cooking you can be making the sauce. I pull out the blender for this part! Put in the cottage cheese, Greek Yogurt, Franks hot sauce, and seasonings and blend until smooth. Usually about 1-2 minutes. You can also mix everything up without the Frank’s and add that to taste at the end if you like. 
3. Add the sauce, Franks hot sauce if you haven’t added it already, cheddar cheese, and the shredded chicken to a pan and cook on medium until it’s hot and bubbly. 
4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and transfer the dip to the oven to be broiled for 5 minutes until the top is golden brown. If you’d like to skip this step you can do so, the dip will be ready to eat once it’s melted and hot on the stove! 
5. Top with goat cheese and sliced green onions for a gorgeous and delicious presentation. 

Make sure you are using an oven safe pan when going from the stove to the oven or transfer the dip into an oven safe dish to broil it. 

Are you looking for more delicious Weight Watchers Freestyle Recipes?

You are in luck! I have a bunch of really great Weight Watchers Freestyle recipes that I’ve been dying to share with you!

Check some of these out and let me know which ones are your favorite! All of these would be great alongside this Weight Watches buffalo chicken dip for a party or holiday grazing table!

• Weight Watchers Tuscan Chicken Pasta
• Weight Watchers Mac and Cheese
• WW Friendly Swedish Meatballs | 5 Freestyle SmartPoints
• Weight Watchers Instant Pot Goulash | Stovetop Instructions
• Weight Watchers Salsa | Zero Freestyle Smart Points
• Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Bites

What are your favorite dip recipes? Do you try and lighten them up by serving with veggies or do you go with the tried and true chips or crackers? Make sure to try out the Spicy Mexican Corn Dip!

How many Freestyle Smart Points are in this buffalo chicken dip?

This Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip has just 2 Freestyle Smart Points per serving. That means you can eat a serving or even two with vegetables without having to sacrifice your entire day (or those weekly points…anyone else save those up like you’re going to win a prize or something?!)

How did you figure out the Freestyle Smart Points for this recipe?

I always use the Weight Watchers online recipe creator to figure out how many Freestyle Smart Points are in the recipes that I share with you here. If you change the ingredients even slightly it can make a big difference in the points.

Be sure to recalculate for yourself when you recreate the recipe at home if you have any doubts or questions about the points.

Can I lower the Freestyle Smart Points on this healthy buffalo chicken dip even more?

At 2 Freesyle Smart Points per serving this is already a low points appetizer and has a great amount of protein as well. If you really wanted to make more changes in order to lower the points even further, here is what I would suggest:

• Substitute Kraft fat free cheese which is 1 point.
• Reduce the amount of cheese you are using.
• Make it more servings, this is calculated at 8 servings per batch.

I’ve not made those modifications myself but if I was trying to get close to a “free” version of this Weight Watchers buffalo chicken dip those are the changes I would make.

Your chicken and the hot sauce should be free no matter what so those ingredients would be good to add a bit more if you are looking to bulk up the recipe to make more servings / lower the points per serving.

Again, make sure you are willing to end up with a dud if you are making those changes. I haven’t tired them myself but that’s where I would start if you are unhappy with the 2 Freestyle Smart Points per serving that come with this recipe!!

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Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip

This Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip is full of protein and makes a great snack, lunch, or dinner! It's perfect for Weight Watchers meal prep and can be eaten on top of a salad, with veggies as a dip, or by itself–hot or cold! It's an easy to freeze recipe.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Buffalo Chicken Dip, healthy, Weight Watchers

Servings: 8

Calories: 195kcal

Author: Becca Ludlum

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup cottage cheese 1%
• 3/4 cup Greek yogurt plain Fat Free
• 2/3 cup cheddar cheese shredded, optional
• 2 lbs. chicken breasts frozen
• 3/4 cup Hot Sauce Frank's Hot Sauce NOT Buffalo sauce :)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried dill
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions:

• Place frozen chicken breasts and 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot inner pot. Put on the lid and make sure the valve is set to sealing.
• Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes, I use the manual setting for this. Always let the pressure release naturally with meat!
• When the chicken is cooking you can be making the sauce. I pull out the blender for this part! Put in the cottage cheese, Greek Yogurt, Franks hot sauce, and seasonings and blend until smooth. Usually about 1-2 minutes. You can also mix everything up without the Frank's and add that to taste at the end if you like.
• Now that the chicken is done, drain out any excess liquid and shred the chicken. Use a hand mixer to make quick work of the shredding process right inside the Instant Pot.
• Turn the pressure cooker on to saute, mix in the cheese if you are adding it and your sauce. Be sure to add the Frank's hot sauce if you haven't already, you can finish it off with goat cheese if you like and even place it under the broiler for a few minutes to brown the cheese on top!
• Once it is golden brown you just have to give it a few minutes (about 5) to cool and then it's ready to be eaten. Top it off with green onions.

Crockpot Instructions:

• You can do this one of two ways. You can either cook the chicken on high heat for 4 hours then drain it and shred it or you can cook the chicken on medium heat on the stove and then add it already shredded to the slow cooker. You can use the method that works best for you when making this healthy buffalo chicken dip.
• When the chicken is cooking you can be making the sauce. I pull out the blender for this part! Put in the cottage cheese, Greek Yogurt, Franks hot sauce, and seasonings and blend until smooth. Usually about 1-2 minutes. You can also mix everything up without the Frank's and add that to taste at the end if you like.
• After the chicken is shredded and into the Crockpot you need to add the sauce mixture, cheddar cheese, and any extra Frank's that you'd like! Cook the dip on low heat for 1.5 hours until bubbly and perfect.
• After that time is up you can add some goat cheese to the top and some green onions for color and crunch. If you'd like, add the slow cooker to the oven and broil for a few minutes to get a golden brown crust on top! This is not necessary but is a nice touch if you are serving this dip up at a party or event.

Stovetop Instructions:

• You will need to cook your chicken for 15-20 minutes, boiling is the easiest method. Drain it and shred it.
• When the chicken is cooking you can be making the sauce. I pull out the blender for this part! Put in the cottage cheese, Greek Yogurt, Franks hot sauce, and seasonings and blend until smooth. Usually about 1-2 minutes. You can also mix everything up without the Frank's and add that to taste at the end if you like.
• Add the sauce, Franks hot sauce if you haven't added it already, cheddar cheese, and the shredded chicken to a pan and cook on medium until it's hot and bubbly.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and transfer the dip to the oven to be broiled for 5 minutes until the top is golden brown. If you'd like to skip this step you can do so, the dip will be ready to eat once it's melted and hot on the stove!
• Top with goat cheese and sliced green onions for a gorgeous and delicious presentation.
• Make sure you are using an oven safe pan when going from the stove to the oven or transfer the dip into an oven safe dish to broil it.

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Notes

This recipe is 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points per serving! The recipe makes approximately 8 1/2 cup servings. 

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 973mg | Potassium: 473mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg

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