This baked Buffalo chicken dip recipe delivers everything you want in a dip. Creamy, cheesy, spicy, and loaded with shredded chicken never tasted so divine. Dive in with a bowl or platter of dippers. Tortilla chips, sliced baguettes, or veggies provide an impressive appetizer for game days, gatherings, or movie nights.
While planning our game day snacks, several family members insisted on Buffalo chicken dip. However, I wanted to try my hand at a new style of charcuterie board. Always the problem-solver, my son asked, “Why can’t you do both?” So I made the dip the centerpiece, then arranged delicious dippers around it.
It was a huge hit! The next time someone asked me to make this recipe, I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the fridge. Talk about the perfect leftover makeover!
Why Buffalo Chicken Dip Works
Buffalo chicken wings have become one of the most popular ways to enjoy chicken wings. And why not? The buttery, vinegary hot sauce perfectly balances the fatty, crispy chicken wings. Dip them and celery sticks in blue cheese dressing for a fantastic meal or appetizer.
Now, put all that hot sauce, blue cheese, and chicken in a dip with cream cheese, and you have a game-day-worthy appetizer. You could take this dip over the top by turning it into a casserole or pasta sauce.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ (180℃).
- Mix the cream cheese, ranch dressing, and sour cream in a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer until thoroughly combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula while mixing. (You can also do this by hand with a large spoon.) (Photo 1)
- Flavor – Toss in the cheddar cheese, hot sauce, Creole seasoning, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Mix until completely incorporated. (Photo 2)
- Chicken – Mix in the shredded chicken with a spatula. I like some chicken chunks in my dip. But if you prefer a smoother dip, continue mixing with a hand mixer until it shreds completely. Then, adjust seasonings to taste. (Photos 3-4)
- Bake – Pour the mixture into an 8-inch baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until it bubbles along the sides. Top with crumbled blue cheese.
- Serve immediately with homemade tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, crackers, or sliced baguettes.
Recipe Tips
- Frank’s hot sauce is the traditional choice, but Tapatío, Cholula, and Valentina are just as good.
- Cook your dip in a slow cooker for 3-4 hours instead of baking. You won’t have the crispy baked top, but you can keep it warm right on the table.
- Feel free to replace the ranch dressing with your favorite blue cheese dressing.
- While making shredded chicken from scratch is great if you have time, don’t feel bad if you need a shortcut. Open a can or grab a rotisserie chicken on your way home.
Make-Ahead and Leftovers
Assemble the dip, cover it, and refrigerate it the day before. Then add 5-10 minutes to the baking time. You can also freeze it in a baking dish covered with foil. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and bake as usual.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days and in the freezer for 3 months.
What to Enjoy With Buffalo Chicken Dip
Deliciously pair Buffalo dip with dippers like veggie sticks, homemade tortilla chips, crackers, and toasted baguette slices. Enjoy it with other appetizers or turn it into a meal. Smother a pile of pasta and serve it with a tossed salad. Another option is to mix in cooked macaroni with the dip before baking for Buffalo chicken dip mac and cheese.
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By Imma
This blog post was originally published in September 2020 and has been updated with more tips and gorgeous photos
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