Buffalo Chicken Dip

This Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is everyone’s favorite game day or party appetizer! Made with juicy shredded chicken, creamy ranch dressing, cream cheese, hot sauce, and loads of cheese, this easy and delicious Buffalo Chicken Dip is then baked until golden, bubbly, and perfect for dipping.

There is something so comforting about warm, cheesy, slightly spicy buffalo chicken dip. When most people hear the word “dip,” they immediately think of football season. But this buffalo chicken dip is perfect for any occasion, from a family gathering to a birthday party. It’s bound to be the star of the show. 

For my take, I combine creamy, slightly tangy cream cheese with mayonnaise (which lends richness) to create the base of the dip. Adding ranch dressing felt like a no-brainer, bringing in savory herby notes like dill, onion, and garlic to the dip. 

I recommend serving it warm straight out of the oven while the cheese is nice and melty, but honestly this buffalo chicken dip is so good that you could eat it cold and it would still hit the spot. Topped with sliced scallions for a pop of freshness, you won’t regret making this your go-to dip every season.

Why You’ll Love It 

  • It’s low fuss. Throw everything into a bowl, give it a good stir, and place it in the oven to bake — that’s it!
  • Everything you love about Buffalo wings in a dip. All the delicious flavors are here in dippable form without the fuss of having to fry wings.

Key Ingredients in Buffalo Chicken Dip 

  • Rotisserie chicken: While many recipes call for canned chicken, I found rotisserie chicken helped keep the dip creamy. Canned chicken, on the other hand, lent a grainy feeling to the dip, making for an unpleasant mouthfeel.
  • Buffalo sauce: Adds the perfect level of heat, and balances the fats in the mayonnaise and the cream cheese with its acidity.
  • Ranch dressing: Brings hints of herbs and spices without having to add them in separately.
  • Cream cheese: Gives the dip a smooth and silky texture.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip 

  1. Combine the ingredients. Heat the oven to 350°F, and stir together cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, mayonnaise, celery, and black pepper.
  2. Bake. Fold in the chicken until combined and transfer to a 8×8-inch baking dish, smoothing out the top with a spatula. Bake until bubbling, remove the pan from the oven, and set to broil.
  3. Sprinkle it with cheese. Gently stir the dip to reincorporate the fat and hot sauce back into the dip if needed. Then sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese. 
  4. Broil. Broil until the cheese is melted. Let cool slightly, then garnish with a light drizzle of hot sauce and ranch dressing, and thinly sliced medium scallions. Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks, corn chips, or tortilla chips.
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