Calling all buffalo sauce lovers! There are certain recipes that always show up at gatherings and disappear just as quickly. This Buffalo Chicken Dip is just that dish. It's creamy, balanced and has just enough heat to make it flavorful. It's made in one skillet and is ready to devour in under 30 minutes. If that isn't perfect party food, I don't know what is.
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This Buffalo Chicken Dip was first published on Garnish with Lemon in 2014. Over the years, we've refreshed the photos a few times as our photography improved, and in 2026 we gave the recipe itself an update to better capture the flavor of true buffalo chicken. We removed the cheddar cheese and replaced it with blue cheese-because classic buffalo chicken doesn't include cheddar-and the result is fantastic.
The pure buffalo sauce flavor really shines through.
And don't worry: if you're like Anna and not a fan of blue cheese, you can leave it out and the dip is still delicious. If you love blue cheese like I do, feel free to add a little extra-you won't regret it.
Why this Buffalo Chicken Dip is the best
- It's perfectly balanced. Buffalo dip should be creamy with flavorful heat, not overwhelmingly spicy or heavy. The combination of butter, sour cream, and a squeeze of fresh lemon keeps the richness in check while letting the buffalo flavor shine.
- It's made in one skillet. Everything comes together in a single skillet. Fewer dishes and ready to eat in under 30 minutes.
- Classic Buffalo Flavor. Frank's RedHot gives it that familiar buffalo flavor, while blue cheese and scallions add texture and brightness. It give you the classic buffalo wing flavor everyone loves, without the mess.
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Ingredients
Ingredient Notes
- Butter: A few tablespoons of butter adds flavor to the chicken without making it greasy.
- Chicken: A rotisserie chicken is the best short cut to. make this dip even easier.
- Hot Sauce: Frank's Red Hot sauce gives the dip authentic buffalo chicken flavor.
- Cream Cheese: Room temperature cream cheese will melt best and give you a smooth and creamy dip.
- Spices: Onion powder and garlic powder amp up the flavor.
- Sour Cream: Balances the heat of the hot sauce
- Lemon Juice: A squeeze of lemon juice brightens the flavor.
- Blue Cheese Crumbles: Bold blue cheese flavor is the perfect match for this dip. Not a blue cheese fan? Swap in mozzarella or Monterey jack in its place or omit cheese entirely.
Instructions
Step 1
Melt butter in a skillet and add the shredded chicken and hot sauce.
Step 2
Add the room temperature cream cheese and stir until melted.
Step 3
Squeeze the lemon juice, add the spices and stir in the sour cream and heat through.
FAQs
This version has medium heat. To reduce spice, use ½ cup of hot sauce instead of ¾ cup and increase the sour cream to ¾ cup.
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.
Absolutely! If blue cheese isn't your preference, you can omit it or use mozzarella for a milder flavor.
My favorite chicken to use is rotisserie chicken or freshly cooked chicken that has been shredded. Canned chicken can be used in a pinch although the texture will be different.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove top or in the mocrowave.
Expert Tips for the Best Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick and easy assembly.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to get a smooth and creamy texture.
- Taste before adding salt. Both the hot sauce and blue cheese add saltiness.
- 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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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!