Calling all buffalo sauce lovers! This Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is a classic party food that is always the first thing gone at a party. It's easy to make, has a short ingredient list and is ready to serve in 30 minutes. Satisfy your wing craving without the mess!
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Everyone loves a good dip recipe. And if there is a party food that is guaranteed to disappear, it's this Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe. Quick to make, packed with flavor and easily doubles for a large group.
Why this recipe works
✘ This dip lets you savor all of the flavor of your favorite buffalo wings without the mess.
✘ Make it ahead of time and bake it in the oven or warm it up in the slow cooker.
✘ Fast & easy! You only need a handful of ingredients to make this irresistible dip.
✘ Crowd favorite! This dip is SO good, your friends will be begging for the recipe.
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Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
- Ranch dressing: Want a stronger flavor? Swap the ranch out for Blue Cheese dressing.
- Monterey Jack Cheese: Freshly shredded cheese melts better than the packaged shredded cheese. The pre-packaged shreds contain anti-caking agents so they don't stick together but also keeps them from melting smoothly.
- Cream Cheese: Use light or full fat room temperature cream cheese.
Instructions
Place the cream cheese, dressing and hot sauce in a medium bowl and mix until smooth and creamy.
Add cubed cooked chicken and cheese. Stir gently to combine. Transfer to baking dish and bake until bubbly.
FAQs
Room temperature cream cheese is the KEY to a smooth and creamy dip. Not only is it easier to stir together, but you won't have any lumps.
Yes! Simply mix all of the ingredients together and put the mixture in a small crock pot and heat on low for 2 hours or until bubbly.
My favorite short cut is to buy a rotisserie chicken from the deli and dice the chicken. Freeze it in 2 cup portions to have it on the ready to make this buffalo chicken dip.
Expert Tips for the Best Buffalo Chicken Dip
✘ Room temperature cream cheese is essential for a creamy dip.
✘ Use rotisserie chicken for an easy short cut.
✘ Freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese melts better than prepackaged shreds.
✘ Prep it ahead of time and refrigerate until you are ready to bake it for the perfect make-ahead party snack.
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Recipe
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter (softened)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- ¾ cup Frank's RedHot Cayenne Pepper Sauce or Buffalo Sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
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Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.2 tablespoon butter
- Add chicken and hot sauce and stir well.2 cups cooked, shredded chicken, ¾ cup Frank's RedHot Cayenne Pepper Sauce or Buffalo Sauce
- Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to chicken mixture and stir until fully melted.4 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
- Add onion powder, garlic powder, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and the sour cream. Stir until combined and cook on medium low heat until dip is heated through.½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, fresh lemon juice, ½ cup sour cream
- Add blue cheese crumbles and scallions and serve with chips or celery sticks.¼ cup blue cheese crumbles, ¼ cup chopped scallions
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick and easy assembly.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to get a smooth and creamy texture.
- Prep it ahead of time and refrigerate until you are ready to bake it for the perfect make-ahead party snack.
- For a milder dip, cut back to ½ cup hot sauce.
- Serve with tortilla chips, celery and carrots
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Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.
Margaret says
I live in the UK, what can I use instead of ¾ cup Frank’s RedHot Cayenne Pepper Sauce or Buffalo Sauce thank you
Lisa says
Hi Margaret! Any sort of Buffalo wing type sauce will work in the dip. I'm not sure what your choices are over in the UK. Hope this helps!
Rachel says
Made this dip today during the Falcons Dolphins game. The dip was a huge hit and was gone before the game ended. Thanks for sharing!!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
We have a game watch almost every single week at our place. Adding this to my repertoire of apps! My husband may marry me all over again 😉
Lisa says
Thanks, Julia! We eat it more often than I like to admit during football season 🙂
Julia says
I love buffalo chicken dip! It is one of my favorite dips at a party or tailgate. This is such an easy version!