why make this recipe
Buffalo Chicken Dip is quick, creamy, and full of flavor. It is great for parties, game nights, or a simple snack. You can make it with few ingredients and serve it warm for best taste.
introduction
This dip mixes shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, and cheese. It warms well and tastes spicy and creamy. People like it with chips, celery, or crackers.
how to make Buffalo Chicken Dip
You mix the chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch, and cheese, then bake until bubbly. The recipe is simple and uses common ingredients. Follow the ingredients and directions below.
Ingredients :
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Directions :
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix until well blended.
- Spread the mixture into a baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese and blue cheese crumbles, if using.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and heated through.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions, if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers.
how to serve Buffalo Chicken Dip
Serve warm in a small baking dish or slow cooker set on low. Offer tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, crackers, or toasted bread for dipping. Stir before serving if it sits for a bit to keep it creamy.
how to store Buffalo Chicken Dip
Cool the dip to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes, or microwave in short bursts until hot.
tips to make Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Soften the cream cheese first for easier mixing.
- Taste before baking and add more hot sauce if you want it spicier.
- Use a shallow baking dish so the dip heats evenly.
- Stir halfway through baking for even cheesiness, if desired.
variation (if any)
- Add cooked bacon bits for smoky flavor.
- Swap ranch for blue cheese dressing for a stronger tang.
- Use pepper jack cheese for extra heat.
- Make it in a slow cooker: combine ingredients and heat on low for 2 hours.
FAQs
Q: Can I make this dip ahead of time?
A: Yes. Assemble the dip, cover, and chill. Bake when ready, adding 5–10 minutes to baking time if cold.
Q: Can I freeze Buffalo Chicken Dip?
A: You can freeze it, but texture may change. Freeze in an airtight container up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in the oven.
Q: How do I make it less spicy?
A: Use less hot sauce or choose a milder buffalo sauce. You can also add more cream cheese or ranch to reduce heat.
Q: Is there a non-dairy version?
A: You can try dairy-free cream cheese and dairy-free shredded cheese, but flavor and texture will differ.
Conclusion
For another tested take and a video guide, see The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe (+ Video) – The Forked Spoon.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Description
A quick and creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip perfect for parties, game nights, or as a simple snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix until well blended.
- Spread the mixture into a baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese and blue cheese crumbles, if using.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and heated through.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions, if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers.
Notes
For a smokier flavor, add cooked bacon bits. You can also use pepper jack cheese for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Dip, appetizer, snack, party food, creamy dip