The air felt crisp this weekend and you know what that means: game day season is here. I could practically hear the crunch of chips and the laughter of friends as I pulled this Buffalo Chicken Dip from the oven. Creamy, cheesy, and spicy, this dish just feels right when everyone’s gathered around.
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Why You’ll Love This Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip is a must-make because it’s everything we crave: cheesy, creamy, and packed with that irresistible tangy heat. This dip shines at parties, but honestly, it doubles as an easy dinner when you need comfort fast.
Also, this recipe is versatile. Bake it in the oven, heat it in the microwave, or let it bubble away in a slow cooker. Every option gives you the same result: a golden, bubbly dish that’s perfect with chips, veggies, or even spooned over a baked sweet potato for a cozy meal.
It’s a family favorite and a crowd-pleaser every time. You’ll love how simple it is and how fast it disappears!
Ingredients You’ll Need
You’ll need these ingredients to make this classic Buffalo Chicken Dip:
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great)
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup Buffalo sauce (I recommend Frank’s Red Hot)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
Optional: blue cheese dressing or ranch for drizzling after baking.
If you’re cooking chicken fresh, try Air fryer chicken breasts for easy game day meals for juicy, flavorful results!
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip
Step-by-Step Instructions
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, grab a medium bowl and combine your shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, Buffalo sauce, and 1 cup shredded cheddar. Stir until creamy and smooth.
Next, transfer the mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish (about 1.5 quarts works well). Sprinkle extra cheddar cheese on top for a cheesy finish.
Then bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes. The top should be golden and bubbly when it’s ready.
Careful pulling it out—the smell will tempt you immediately!
If you don’t have pre-cooked chicken, you can use a slow cooker: simply cook raw chicken breasts on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours with just salt and pepper. Shred when done and proceed with the dip.
Alternate Cooking Methods
Short on time? You can microwave the assembled dip. Just use a microwave-safe dish, cover with plastic wrap, and heat in short bursts until hot and bubbling.
Prefer hands-off? Assemble the ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on high for 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Serving Suggestions
This dip is perfect with Frito Scoops, celery sticks, and carrot sticks for crunchy contrast. I also love to serve it with toasted baguette slices for that warm, crispy bite.
Want to make it dinner? Spoon the hot dip generously over a baked sweet potato. The creamy, spicy filling with the sweetness of the potato is unexpectedly wonderful.
Looking for a full menu? Add Mexican street corn casserole as a perfect side for a bold flavor combo!
More Such Recipes
If you enjoy this Buffalo Chicken Dip, you’ll love these too:
- Crockpot cheesy chicken spaghetti recipe for another comforting favorite
- Oven baked chicken thighs for party platters to round out your spread
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Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe (Easy, Creamy & Crowd-Pleasing)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Description
Creamy, cheesy, and spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip perfect for parties or a cozy meal.
Ingredients
1 lb cooked shredded chicken
8 oz softened cream cheese
½ cup sour cream
½ cup Buffalo sauce (Frank’s Red Hot recommended)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
Optional: blue cheese dressing or ranch for drizzling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, mix chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, Buffalo sauce, and 1 cup cheddar until smooth.
3. Transfer to a 1.5 qt oven-safe dish and sprinkle extra cheese on top.
4. Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
5. Serve hot with dippers or spoon over baked sweet potato.
Notes
To prepare chicken from scratch: Cook on high in slow cooker 4 hours or low 6 hours with salt and pepper.
Microwave option: Heat assembled dip until hot and bubbly.
Slow cooker option: Cook on high 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
FAQ
Why is it called buffalo chicken wing dip?
This dip is inspired by Buffalo wings, combining their spicy flavor in creamy, scoopable form.
What is in buffalo dipping sauce?
Buffalo sauce usually blends hot sauce with melted butter for that signature tangy, spicy taste.
What are the ingredients of Buffalo chicken?
Buffalo chicken typically includes cooked chicken tossed in Buffalo sauce.
What is Buffalo chicken dip made of?
It’s made of shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, Buffalo sauce, and shredded cheddar.
Final Thoughts
Buffalo Chicken Dip is simple, crowd-pleasing, and packed with flavor. If you try it, I’d love for you to share your thoughts or photos on social—find me at Pinterest and Facebook. Happy cooking, friends!