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This dip has all the flavor of buffalo wings in a creamy, simple dip! Easy buffalo chicken dip is perfect for parties and get-togethers.
Buffalo chicken dip is a must-have appetizer and a family favorite! It’s Buffalo Wings in dip form and is simple, quick, and delicious like our Spinach Artichoke Dip and 7-Layer Bean Dip.
A PArty Favorite!
Appetizers are a must-have at any function, especially New Year’s or holiday parties. It was actually at a holiday party that we were introduced to this dip years ago.
Since then, we make Buffalo Chicken Dip any chance we can get because we love it so much, and it’s a party favorite.
Here’s what keeps us coming back for more:
- Delicious. It’s a dip with all the flavor of Buffalo Wings (without all the work) and is certainly addicting.
- Easy. It’s REALLY simple to make. It only takes about 5 minutes of prep.
- Customizable. Depending on how strong you like your flavors, you can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce or blue cheese to your liking.
It’s one of our most popular dip recipes on the site year after year, and for good reason! We know you’ll love it.
Only 5 Ingredients
- shredded cooked chicken – Cook up a batch of Shredded Chicken, shred a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, or use canned chicken (drained).
- cream cheese – softened
- buffalo sauce – store bought or Homemade Buffalo Sauce
- ranch dressing – store bought or Homemade Ranch Dressing
- shredded cheddar cheese
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip
- COMBINE. Mix the chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce (whatever level of spiciness you prefer), ranch dressing, and 1 cup of shredded cheese until everything is well combined.
- BAKE. Pour into a greased 9×9 dish. Sprinkle bleu cheese crumbles and the remaining ½ cup of cheese on top. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
There are a variety of dippables that pair well with this buffalo dip. Some of our favorites include:
- Fritos scoops
- Tortilla Chips
- Club and Ritz crackers
- French Bread and baguettes (toast the bread and serve it with the dip),
- pita chips
- Soft Pretzels
- celery sticks and carrot sticks
Recipe Tips
- Adjust the heat. The cream cheese and cheese in this recipe will help temper the heat in the sauce.
- If you still find it too hot, mix some hot sauce with melted butter before measuring it out to use in the recipe.
- For added heat, mix chopped jalapeños into the dip or sprinkle on red chili flakes.
- Using black pepper and garlic powder is a way to enhance the flavor without changing the heat of the dish.
- Serving the dip. Set out at room temperature for up to 2 hours. If using a food warmer, ensure the temperature stays above 140°F. Stir occasionally to keep warm.
- Oily dip. Some oil on top is normal, but pools of it aren’t very appetizing. This can happen if the ingredients weren’t mixed together well enough or have separated. Remedy it by blotting the excess oil with a paper towel and then stirring the mixture together over medium heat.
- To make it in the slow cooker, try our recipe for Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip!
Storing info
- STORE. Leftovers will generally last for 2-3 days in the fridge.
- FREEZE. If you happen to have a lot left over, freeze the leftovers for 3-4 months to be used later.
- Make ahead of time. Make this ahead of time and store it in the fridge for 1-2 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months. When you’re ready to use it, follow the cooking directions as written. If it was frozen, thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.
- To reheat in the microwave: use a microwave-safe dish. Heat on high for 30-40 seconds at a time stirring in between. Continue heating until you’ve reached your desired temperature.
- To reheat in the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place dip in an oven-safe baking dish. Baking time will vary depending on the amount of leftovers. Start with 7-9 minutes. If it needs more time, bake longer, checking frequently until you’ve reached your desired temperature.
For more of our favorite party dips, try:
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Extra creamy buffalo chicken dip has all the flavor of hot wings in one of our easiest, cheesiest, and most popular hot dips!
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Pour into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup cheddar and the blue cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Serve immediately with bread or tortilla chips.
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Notes
Prep ahead of time. Make this ahead of time and store it in the fridge for 1-2 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months. Thaw if needed and heat according to the recipe.
Slow cooker directions. See this Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe.
Fix oily dip. Some oil on top is normal, but pools of it aren’t. This can happen if the ingredients aren’t mixed well enough or have separated. Remedy it by blotting the excess oil with a paper towel and then stir the dip.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 days in the fridge or freeze for 2-3 months. Reheat in the microwave or covered in the oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup, Calories: 173kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 1063mg, Potassium: 29mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 180IU, Calcium: 127mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The bleu cheese was a nice addition! Thanks for the recipe.
One of my very favorite savory dishes to take to a party. Love the blue cheese crumbles on the top.
This is such a favorite dip!!! I love it so much and it’s so easy! Such a crowd pleaser too!
Great easy quick recipe! Nice for potlucks too.
Not as good as the recipe on the Frank’s red hot sauce bottle- double the ranch dressing and hot sauce makes for a very soupy dip. Won’t make again.
Thanks for your feedback and for giving the recipe a try!
A family favorite at parties!!
This is delicious!! super easy to make and a crowd pleaser for sure!
Yum
So good!! Thanks!!
This was delicious! Will definitely make again
I am so happy you liked it 🙂 Thank you for letting me know!