Few party foods are as classic and well-loved as a bubbling-hot dish of Buffalo Chicken Dip! Today’s recipe is a potluck/party staple! It transcends all other dips (OK, it’s tied for first place with my beloved Taco Dip) and it’s so easy to make! Just 5 ingredients & 5 minutes to prep!
Is there anything tastier than the cheesy, melty goodness of Buffalo Chicken Dip? This recipe inspired my Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese that I shared late last year, but I never shared the original dip recipe.
That’s changing today.
Rich, creamy, and packed with melty shredded cheese and cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, and freshly shredded chicken. This recipe’s a keeper and ranks right up there on the indulgence scale with my beloved spinach artichoke dip and famous fried pickles!
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip
Tip: Shred your chicken well! I actually had Zach help me set up for the video that we filmed and he did. not. shred it nearly as much as he should have (and yes he heard about it from me!). You want it well-shredded, without discernible pieces!
- Combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch, buffalo sauce, and cheddar cheese
- Transfer everything to a lightly buttered baking dish, top with more cheese, and then bake until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted
- Dig in! My favorite dip utensils include corn chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! you can reduce the cheese in the recipe to ½ cup (113 grams) or omit it entirely and add ½ cup blue cheese crumbles. I still like to top mine with the ⅓ cup (55g) of cheddar, but that’s a personal preference.
You can substitute one 10 oz can of well-drained chunk chicken instead of the shredded chicken that the recipe calls for (I still recommend shredding the chicken from the can). I personally much prefer fresh chicken, but since this recipe originated from a can of chicken I thought it would only be fair to include this tip!
This dip will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Make sure to store it in an airtight container!
Buffalo Chicken Dip should not sit out at room temperature for longer than two hours. If you can keep it warm (like in a slow cooker on “warm” setting) then it will last for longer.
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Let’s bake together! Make sure to check out the how-to VIDEO in the recipe card!
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese softened
- ½ cup (115 ml) ranch dressing
- ½ cup (115 ml) buffalo wing sauce
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ⅓ cups (170 g) sharp shredded cheddar cheese divided, it's best to buy a block of cheddar cheese and shred it yourself. I used a blend of white and yellow sharp cheddar.
- 2 cups (275 g) well-shredded chicken*
- 2 Thinly sliced green onions for topping optional
- Corn chips, crackers, toasted bread slices, etc. for dipping
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F (190C) and lightly butter an 8×8 baking dish.
- Mix cream cheese (with an electric mixer or spatula) in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.8 oz (226 g) cream cheese
- Add ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, and paprika and garlic powder and stir well.½ cup (115 ml) ranch dressing, ½ cup (115 ml) buffalo wing sauce, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- Add chicken and cheese and green onion and stir well.1 ⅓ cups (170 g) sharp shredded cheddar cheese, 2 cups (275 g) well-shredded chicken*, 2 Thinly sliced green onions for topping
- Transfer ingredients to prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining ⅓ cup (55g) of cheese.
- Bake in 375F (190C) oven for 15-20 minutes or bubbly.
- Serve warm, topped with additional green onions, if desired.Corn chips, crackers, toasted bread slices, etc. for dipping
Notes
Chicken
*I like to use either meat picked from a rotisserie chicken or I’ll cook some chicken in my slow cooker the night before. You’ll need about an 8-10 oz piece of chicken for 2 cups of shredded chicken.Making in Advance/Serving
This dip can be made several days in advance, just store it in the fridge and heat it in the oven until bubbly before serving. After heating, it can be stored for up to 5 days (covered and in the refrigerator). When serving, don’t leave at room temperature for more than two hours.Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Recipe originally published 10/27/2018.
Jennifer Jessen
I have had buffalo chicken dip quite a few times but never made it, and I’m a pretty good cook and like to change things up a bit, but was a bit on the fence thinking they all taste the same. Well I’ll be honest, this is by far the best I’ve had. I doubled the recipe and added bacon bits to the top and that’s it!!! I’d love to add scallion or green onions but the teenagers are picky. Anyway, Thank You this is By far the best thank you so much. Just those few additional spices are a game changer!!! Thank you so so so much for proving me wrong! Yours reigns supreme!!
Sam
Thank you so much, Jennifer! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Mohannahas Qiu
I made this, I added a bit more hot sauce since my family loves spicy. But otherwise, they really loved it! My one year was in heaven.
Kristin
Absolutely delicious! I make a double batch every time and it’s always gone the next day!
Emily @ Sugar Spun Run
So glad it’s a hit for you, Kristin! Thanks for commenting 😊
Sunny
Ok. So this is the 2nd dip recipe of Sam’s that I’ve made in 3 days. I swear reading through the recipes and watching the videos does something to my brain and I just want to make and try EVERYTHING! This dip is superb, and I’m not a buffalo chicken wing fan if you can believe that! This was so good that it (and corn chips) ended up BEING my dinner…LOL! To top it off, I had my mother try it, and she said this is now her absolute favorite dip. Now to have a party where I can share this masterpiece with others. Thanks Sam for being amazing at what you do so the rest of us can be amazing, too! One last thing…if you want a super easy way to shred your chicken, just plop it in a bowl and turn on your hand mixer! Easy peasy!
Emily @ Sugar Spun Run
We are so happy you love the dip Sunny! We fully endorse eating buffalo chicken dip for dinner, so you’re in good company here 😆
Brittani
I used the same buffalo dip for years until I wanted to switch it up and came across yours. It’s a hit! This is my new go-to recipe now!
Sara
Thank you for including the ingredient gram weights. I love using my scale instead of measuring cups to cut down on dishes and it’s great when a recipe already includes the ingredients by weight.
Sam
You are so welcome! I love using my scale too! It’s so much faster and easier! 🙂
Sean Garcia
This was fantastic !! Now I have a go-to recipe for buffalo chicken dip. Thank you !!
Sam
I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much, Sean! 🙂
Brittani
I decided to stray from my “usual” recipe and try yours on a whim. Everyone LOVED it and it’s my new go-to! Thank you!
Sam
I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it so much, Brittani! 🙂
Hana
Can you do Turkish simit and thanks for your good recipes
Sam
I will add it to my list. I’m glad you have enjoyed everything. 🙂
Sean Garcia
Did you use cheddar or mozzarella ? In the description you mentioned mozzarella but the ingredient listing shows cheddar. I’m looking forward to trying this but want to get it right. Thanks !
Sam
Hi Sean! Sorry for the confusion! I use cheddar cheese here. I have updated it for you. Thanks for catching that. 🙂
Sean Garcia
Thanks Sam ! 😊😊
Tracie Bright
Love this recipe I made it myself.
Sugar Spun Run
I am so glad that you enjoyed it, Tracie! 🙂
Kathy Taylor
Hi Sam, I love your site. I’ve made 12 recipes so far and love each one. Do you have a basic scone recipe, that can be changed by fruit or different flavors. Thanks
Sugar Spun Run
Thank you so much, Kathy! I am so glad that you have loved my recipes. I do have a basic scone recipe that I hope you love as well. Keep me posted on how it turns out. 🙂
Tracie Bright
Thank you so much Sam and happy new year
Mb
There are no measurements for ingredients!!!
Sam
I’m sorry I don’t know what you mean. The amounts are listed in the ingredients section on the page. 🙂
Maru
If you just scroll down to the very bottom of the the page, you’ll find all the ingredients listed followed by the procedure, all enclosed in a blue box.
Jesse
Thank you for this! Great and easy recipe!
Sam
So glad to hear you enjoyed, Jesse!