Buffalo chicken dip is a classic game day and party dip. It’s full of cheesy goodness, and always a favorite. You can use crackers, a sliced baguette, or even celery for dipping. Pretty much anything tastes good when dipped in spicy cheese. You’re going to love it!
If you love buffalo chicken dip, you absolutely have to try beer cheese dip, spinach artichoke dip, and especially jalapeño popper dip.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s quick and simple for parties.
- Can be served with veggies, baguettes, tortilla chips, crackers, or your favorite dippers!
- The creamy, cheesy goodness makes it the ultimate comfort food.
Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions
- Cream Cheese: Adds creaminess and balances the heat.
- Blue Cheese Dressing: Gives a tangy depth. Ranch dressing can be a milder alternative.
- Buffalo Hot Sauce: Provides the signature spicy flavor. We love Frank’s Red Hot. Adjust the amount to suit your heat preference.
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Brings a rich, cheesy taste. Mozzarella can be used for a milder flavor.
- Cooked Chicken: The star of the dish. Canned chicken or rotisserie chicken are great time-savers.
- Bleu Cheese Crumbles (Optional): Adds an extra layer of tang and texture. Substitute with feta cheese or omit if you prefer a smoother dip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can prepare your dip a day in advance and refrigerate. Just bake before serving.
Certainly! Add all ingredients to the slow cooker, except your cheese to top, and cook on high for a total of 2 hours. After 2 hours remove the lid and add any cheese to top as desired. Replace lid and continue to cook until cheese is melted.
If you love buffalo chicken dip but don’t love spice, do not fret! You can reduce the amount of buffalo hot wing sauce to your own personal spice preference. However, do not leave it out entirely, because you want that flavor.
You really don’t! If you don’t like crumbled blue cheese, you can always just top with more shredded cheddar cheese, or even shredded Monterey Jack.
What Chicken to Use in Buffalo Chicken Dip
You have several options or chicken to suit your schedule and preference:
- Cook and Shred Chicken Breasts: Ideal for a fresh approach.
- Use Leftover Cooked and Shredded Chicken: A great way to repurpose leftovers.
- Shredded Rotisserie Chicken: A time-saving choice with added flavor.
- Canned Chicken: Perfect for when you’re in a pinch.
Quick Cooking Methods
- Boiling:
- Method: Boil chicken in seasoned water or chicken broth with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- Cooking Time: Simmer 2 to 3 chicken breasts for 15 to 20 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Baking:
- Method: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and bake in a lightly greased 9×13 pan.
- Temperature: 375°F oven.
- Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
What Dippers to Serve With Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Celery Sticks: Offer a refreshing crunch and a mild sweetness, perfect for balancing the dip’s heat.
- Carrot Sticks: Another crisp, sweet option that contrasts well with the creamy and spicy flavors.
- Sliced Baguettes: Provide a chewy texture and neutral flavor, complementing the dip’s richness with a satisfying crust for extra crunch.
- Tortilla Chips: Bring a salty crispness that pairs excellently with the creamy, tangy dip, ideal for those who prefer a crunchier dipping experience.
Troubleshooting
- Dip too runny? Bake a bit longer to allow your buffalo chicken dip to thicken up.
- Not spicy enough? Stir in extra buffalo hot sauce to taste after baking.
- Cheese not melting properly? Ensure your cheese is shredded finely for better melting.
Tips From the Chef
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and texture.
- Spread the mixture in an even layer in the pan to make sure it cooks evenly.
- Taste buffalo chicken dip before baking to adjust the seasoning and spiciness to your liking.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
- Refrigerate: Cool the buffalo chicken dip completely and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F until heated through, about 15-20 minutes.
If you love the flavors of buffalo chicken dip…
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Follow recipe exact.( Baked and shredded chicken & used the blue cheese version ). This is by far the best recipe for Buffulo Chix Dip I’ve tried so far. My only regret is that I didn’t double or triple the recipe, because it was DEVOURED ,in no time . Served w veggies and baguettes. Big hit & now my go to recipe! Thanks !
Simply the BEST Buffalo Chicken Dip I’ve ever tasted. I made it primarily for my son and he just stood there and inhaled it! I left off the blue cheese crumbles (just so he wouldn’t see them!) Highly recommend this recipe 🙂
I had read your recipe and tried to cook it. Well, I’m not good at cooking but still I able to prepare buffalo chicken dip looking somewhere near to image in this post.
Thanks for the recipe!
Regards,
I will be making this dip and your spinach artichoke dip to bring to a party and bake at their house. The spinach artichoke dip needs 20-25 minutes at 350 and this dip needs 20-25 minutes at 400, if we bake both in the oven together at what degrees do you recommend baking it and for how long for each?
WOW! This came out so delicious! I do the same thing, taking inspiration from a recipe and then changing it up. I had some left over roasted sweet potatoes so I just carmelized onions, browned the turkey in a pan, added some other vegetables, red thai chili paste, and a bit of lemongrass (along with everything you put in the recipe) and it came out amazingly delicious! My fiance was shocked because I put it together rather quickly and it was so yummy 🙂
This is my favorite of all the buffalo chicken dip recipes! I use blue cheese dressing because I absolutely love blue cheese and I’ve also found that I like a good dose of garlic in my buffalo recipes so I’ve started replacing one of the blocks of cream cheese with block of Boursin cheese. It provides a real depth of flavor without altering the main flavor profile. I also like it a little spicier so I add in a couple shakes of red pepper flakes.
So yummy!!
So happy to see real Buffaloians sticking up for our beloved chicken wing! Theres no ranch in wing dip. Eat it with blue cheese or don’t eat it at all!!
So True.
How long can the dip last? Thanks!
It lasts 5 to 7 days refrigerated.