Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe (2024)

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Cheesy, creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect game day snack. This easy recipe is a family classic, and you’ll find yourself wishing you doubled the recipe!

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  • Why this Recipe is Best
  • Step by Step Instructions
  • Cooking Options
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Recipe FAQs
  • More Game Day Snacks
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Recipe

Why this Recipe is Best

Many of us have been eating this Buffalo Chicken Dip at parties for years. But have you tried making it yourself yet?

True confession, it also make a great dinner. It’s got all the necessary ingredients, shredded chicken, cheese…and serve it up with some bread and carrots, well, you’ve got a meal in my book!

This cheesy Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a hearty, flavorful meal.

When it comes to dips and snacks, having something that you know your friends and family will devour is important. I mean, unless you want to be stuck with leftovers (well, actually that’s not always a bad thing).

Today’s recipe for Buffalo Chicken Dip is perfect. And addicting.

It’s also always gone in minutes. Before it even has a chance to cool down. You’re literally burning your mouth while you eat it, haha!

Step by Step Instructions

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CHICKEN.

First, you need cooked chicken. I usually cook up some shredded chicken in my slow cooker. Place 1 pound in the crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 6 hours. No liquids needed, just salt and pepper.

When the chicken is done, you can shred it with two forks. Or, for perfect shredded chicken, use your mixer for about 15 seconds and it will shred up nicely.

You can also use precooked chicken, like a rotisserie chicken. Shred and put in a bowl.

FILLING.

Add your softened cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo sauce (Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo sauce is my favorite), and one cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix all of that together.

BAKE.

Place in a small, oven safe dish (about 1.5qt size). Sprinkle a little extra cheddar over the top (because, duh, more cheese!!!!).

Bake your Buffalo Chicken Dip in a 350 degree F oven for about 15-20 minutes, uncovered, until the cheese is golden, and mixture is bubbly! Once it’s done, drizzle a little blue cheese dressing over the top (or Ranch dressing if you prefer).

Cooking Options

Make it in the microwave! Using a microwave safe dish, cover with plastic wrap and heat for several minutes.

Slow Cooker option! Make our delicious slow cooker buffalo chicken dip next!

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Serving Suggestions

I love serving a few different “scoopers.” Our favorites include Frito Scoops, celery and carrot sticks, and thinly slice toasted baguettes.

If you love Buffalo Chicken, you may also enjoy these Buffalo Chicken Tacos. Made in the slow cooker and served with a homemade blue cheese dressing, these easy, game day tacos are always a hit!

DeliciousBuffalo Chicken Ringmakes the perfect game days snack idea for all your favorite fans, or it’s the perfect meal! You decide!

Don’t forget to whip up a batch ofhomemade blue cheese dressing or ranch dressingto serve with this recipe!

Make ahead, freezer friendly CopycatFirecracker Chicken Wrapsare a delicious appetizer to serve family and friends. This copycat Longhorn recipe is so good!

Serve as a meal. Spoon buffalo chicken dip over a baked sweet potato for delicious dinner option.

Recipe FAQs

How long does Buffalo chicken dip last?

Buffalo chicken dip is best within 3 days. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Can you freeze buffalo chicken dip?

Yes. Cook dip in a freezer friendly dish (a disposable foil pan works great). After cooking, cool completely. Cover entire dish in foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight, reheat in oven.

What goes well with buffalo chicken dip?

You can eat buffalo chicken dip as a meal, with celery and carrot sticks. Serve with a wedges salad and enjoy. Or serve as a snack with fritos or tortilla chips.

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  • Hummus Recipe
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Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

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By: Aimee

Cheesy creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect game day snack. This easy recipe is a family classic, and you'll find yourself wishing you doubled the recipe!

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 8 ounce cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce Frank’s Red Hots is my favorite
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 Tablespoons blue cheese dressing or Ranch, for garnish
  • Fritos scoops, baguette slices, carrot/celery, for dipping

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo sauce, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.

  • Mix with a large spatula until fully combined. Spread in the bottom of a 1.5 qt baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over the top.

  • Bake in a 350 degree F oven, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

  • Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with blue cheese or ranch dressing. Serve with baguette slices, Fritos scoops, and/or carrots and celery. ENJOY!

Notes

  • Use a rotisserie chicken for easy dinner prep!
  • A cast iron skillet is a great option to cook this dip in the oven. The cast iron keeps the dip warm and cheesy longer than a traditional baking dish.
  • Want more spice? Add a few drops of hot sauce to the recipe.
  • Make it in the microwave! Using a microwave safe dish, cover with plastic wrap and heat for several minutes.
  • Slow Cooker option! Add all the ingredients in a small crockpot and heat on low for 3 hours, or high for 1 hours. Serve warm.

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Nutrition

Calories: 508kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 117mg, Sodium: 990mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

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Cheesy creamyBuffalo Chicken Dipis the perfect game day snack. This easy recipe is a family classic, and you’ll find yourself wishing you doubled the recipe!

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is buffalo chicken dip made of? ›

In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper until smooth. Fold in chopped scallions, chicken, cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Spread dip evenly in an oven safe dish.

What goes best with buffalo chicken dip? ›

What Goes Best with Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Tortilla chips.
  • Frito Scoops.
  • Mini sweet peppers sliced in half.
  • Carrot sticks or chips.
  • Celery sticks.
  • Simple Mills Almond or Pita Crackers.
  • Cucumber slices.
  • Any additional veggies you can think of! Sliced radish would be great.

Why is my buffalo dip soupy? ›

Why is my buffalo chicken dip runny? If your dip is runny, it usually indicates you didn't use enough chicken or added too much buffalo sauce or ranch. Using low-fat cream cheese will also give you runny results which is why the full-fat type is best.

How long can chicken wing dip sit out? ›

How long can it sit out? Buffalo Chicken Dip should not sit out at room temperature for longer than two hours.

Should you put buffalo sauce on chicken before or after cooking? ›

Most oven-baked chicken wings are tossed in sauce after they have been cooked, which means that the skin needs to be perfectly crisp to soak up all the sauce.

What is the most popular dipping sauce for buffalo wings? ›

Best for Buffalo Wings: Blue Cheese Dressing

These saucy, spicy wings— which originated at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York and attained iconic status nationwide—have one dip, and that is blue cheese dressing.

Is buffalo chicken dip better cold or hot? ›

The dip can be served cold or, if preferred, baked till hot in a shallow casserole dish. For dipping, offer corn chips, ideally with low salt. Place cream cheese, unwrapped, in a large mixing bowl to warm and soften. With wooden spoon or firm spatula, mix cream cheese well till soft.

How to tone down buffalo chicken dip? ›

Dairy has a natural ability to counteract spiciness, so a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkling of cheese can help tone down the heat. You can also try stirring in things such as butter, cream, or yogurt. In addition to that, you can also try making a cream or sauce that can be added on top of the dish.

How long is homemade buffalo dip good for? ›

Buffalo chicken dip lasts for up to four days—if you're lucky enough to end up with leftovers, that is! Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Warm leftover dip in the microwave or oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°.

What chips go well with buffalo chicken dip? ›

Tortilla chips – I recommend a thick, hearty chip that can stand up to these cheesy chicken dip. You could also spoon the dip over the tortilla chip “scoops”. Corn chips – Frito scoops are perfect for dipping up this buffalo chicken dip! Crackers – I recommend a thick cracker, like Wheat Thins or Triscuits.

Can I eat buffalo chicken dip after 6 days? ›

Store leftover buffalo chicken dip in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

How do you thicken buffalo chicken dip? ›

There is likely too much liquid in your dip. Whether you added more Ranch dressing or hot sauce or both, there is probably too much. HOW DO YOU THICKEN BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP? You can thicken your buffalo chicken dip by adding more chicken or more cream cheese.

What is buffalo sauce made of ingredients? ›

What is buffalo sauce made of? Traditional sauce is made of cayenne pepper sauce (we used Frank's RedHot), butter (to cool down the hot sauce a little), vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and spice.

What is buffalo chicken flavor? ›

Three words: tangy, spicy, buttery. The popularity of Buffalo chicken spice just might stem from the fact that it touches on competing tastebuds. Tangy vinegar touches our sour flavor receptors while cayenne adds that spicy tingle of heat. Worcestershire hits all the umami notes and, of course, there's some salt too.

What is chicken dipping sauce made of? ›

Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Add Worcestershire sauce to the mayonnaise mixture and whisk until smooth. Sprinkle enough pepper over the surface of the mayonnaise mixture to cover; stir to incorporate. Repeat sprinkling and stirring of pepper once more.

Why is buffalo dip called buffalo? ›

Buffalo chicken wing dip wouldn't have been created without the invention of the Buffalo chicken wing, which according to New Yorker writer Calvin Trillin, originated in Buffalo, New York.

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