If you’re craving the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, this Buffalo Chicken Dip is your answer! It’s creamy, cheesy, and packs the perfect amount of heat, ideal for game day, parties, or any time you need a shareable snack. For more party-ready appetizers, check out our Sloppy Joe Dip!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Dip hits all the right notes: creamy, tangy, cheesy, and spicy. Plus, it’s baked until hot and bubbly, irresistible with chips, veggies, or even spooned onto sliders! Using rotisserie chicken makes it extra easy, saving you prep time while still delivering that hearty, satisfying bite. To make it extra impressive, make your own homemade tortilla chips!
Ingredient Substitutions
- Cheeses: Swap cheddar and Monterey Jack for mozzarella, pepper jack, or even a Mexican cheese blend for extra spice.
- Buffalo Sauce: Frank’s RedHot is classic, but you can use any buffalo wing sauce you love.
- Ranch Seasoning: If you’re out of ranch seasoning mix, try our homemade ranch seasoning blend.
- Protein: Swap chicken for shredded turkey or canned chicken in a pinch.
Tips and Tricks
- Mixing Tip: Soften the cream cheese fully to avoid lumps. If it’s still a bit firm, microwave it in 10-second increments until easily stirrable.
- Spice Control: Adjust the heat by adding more or less buffalo sauce or including a pinch of cayenne for extra kick.
- Make it Ahead: Assemble the dip ahead of time and refrigerate. Bake just before serving for a fresh, hot appetizer.
Can I Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in a Slow Cooker?
Yes! Simply add all of the ingredients directly to the Slow Cooker. Stir everything together, then cook on LOW for 2-3 hours or HIGH for 1 hour, stirring occasionally until the dip is hot and melty. Keep it on the WARM setting to serve throughout your event, and garnish with green onions and blue cheese if desired.
Storage, Freezing, and Reheating
- Storage: Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Freeze portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheating: Warm in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or microwave in short bursts, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce like Frank’s RedHot
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken skin removed
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 2 green onions thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
- blue cheese crumbles optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, buffalo sauce, and garlic powder. Mix together until smooth and fully combined.
- Add the shredded rotisserie chicken and cheeses to the bowl and stir with a spatula until the chicken is evenly coated with the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to an medium baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle the top with thinly sliced green onions and blue cheese crumbles for garnish.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.
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I love the buffalo chicken dip!!!!