Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Hold onto your taste buds buffalo chicken lovers, because this baked buffalo chicken dip is here to rock your world! Cream cheese, shredded chicken, tangy ranch, and spicy buffalo sauce come together to create a base that’s bold and bodacious! Cheddar cheese adds some gooey goodness, and then the delicious masterpiece is crowned with a sprinkle of blue cheese and green onions to finish. And easy to make it is! The recipe calls for pre-cooked chicken, making it the perfect solution for leftover roast chicken! All you have to do is mix, bake, and serve. So, if you’re on the hunt for an appetizer that’s impressive and easy, look no further than this amazing buffalo chicken dip recipe!
Chicken – I typically use both the white and dark meat of a rotisserie chicken, but any type of shredded chicken will work! You can even use solely chicken breasts if you like. Cream Cheese – Makes the dip rich and creamy! I always use Philadelphia cream cheese but any brand will work. Ranch Dressing – Adds an addictively good component that perfectly balances out the hot sauce. Feel free to use store-bought or homemade ranch dressing. Sour cream, Greek yogurt, and blue cheese dressing are other options if you don’t have any ranch. Buffalo Sauce – Gives this dip its signature buffalo wings flavor profile. Just like the ranch, you can make your own homemade buffalo sauce or use any store-bought brand you prefer. Cheddar Cheese – Adds a layer of gooey cheese. You can also use other types of cheese like Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella cheese. Green Onions – Used to garnish the dip, it adds a pop of vibrant green color and a nice herby onion finish. Blue Cheese – Buffalo sauce and blue cheese go hand and hand. Just a sprinkle is added right before serving.
This dip inspired by buffalo chicken wings is ridiculously easy! With just three simple steps and under 30 minutes you can whip up a sensational appetizer that will have your friends and family singing your culinary praises. First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). It needs to be ready to go when the dip goes in or it won’t bake as evenly. Then grab an oven-safe baking dish and set it aside. After you shred the chicken combine it together with the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo sauce in a large bowl. It’s important to fully incorporate the ingredients. Then add the shredded cheddar and mix again. Now, transfer the dip to the oven-safe baking dish and spread it out evenly. Then pop it into the preheated oven and let it bake for 20-25 minutes. When ready, the dip should be bubbly and the cheese melted. When the dip is ready, remove it from the oven and garnish it with the crumbled blue cheese and chopped green onions. Then serve it with tortilla chips, crackers, baguettes, or veggies like carrot sticks and celery sticks.
Storage
You can store any leftover buffalo chicken dip in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months in an airtight container. To reheat, simply place it in the microwave for a few minutes on medium power, giving it a stir every minute or so. You can also reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring frequently. Keep in mind, frozen dip needs to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
When it comes to appetizers, buffalo chicken dip is a classic. This recipe is flavorful and creamy with tender shreds of chicken and just the right amount of heat. Blue cheese or Ranch dressing adds a cool offset to the buffalo sauce. This is a great make-ahead recipe that’s also Crock Pot friendly! PLUS, you can make it with fresh, leftover, or rotisserie chicken. I also have a great way to make use of leftovers (as if you’ll have any) 😉.
Ingredients
Chicken- Uncooked chicken breasts, leftover chicken, or rotisserie chicken all work well for this recipe. Cream Cheese– I always use Philadelphia. Frank’s Buffalo Sauce- I recommend the buffalo variety vs. the original hot sauce for this dip. Garlic Powder and Onion Powder Blue Cheese Dressing– Marie’s Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing is by far my favorite for this recipe. It’s usually found in the refrigerated produce section. Creamy Ranch works as well! Cheddar Cheese: I prefer Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Yellow Cheddar for this dip. Mozzarella: I use Galbani.
How to Make It
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
Boil chicken gently in water for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through. Shred and set aside.
Add the buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder to a skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the blue cheese dressing, softened cream cheese, and half of the cheddar cheese and stir until smooth and combined. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Remove from heat.
Top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Garnish with green onions or chives. (I like to add small drizzles of blue cheese dressing to the top prior to serving as well.) Serve with tortilla chips, celery, and carrot sticks. Crusty French bread is great for serving as well.
Pro Tips
Boil the chicken gently, a rapid boil will make it tough. Add 1 chicken bouillon to the water to add flavor to the chicken. Shred the cheese from a block so that it melts and tastes the best. (Bagged shredded cheese contains cellulose which prevents it from clumping in the bag but also prevents it from melting as well.)
Make Ahead Method
Prepare dip as outlined. Transfer to a baking dish and top with cheese. When ready to serve: Bake, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 15 more minutes.
Storage
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. I like to freeze leftover buffalo chicken dip in quart-sized freezer bags and use it as a topping to make buffalo chicken pizza!
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10-inch Cast Iron Skillet– Perfect for baking this dip right in the oven. Crock Pot- This one has a timer to switch to low at the end of cooking. Box Cheese Grater– Cheese always melts and tastes better if it’s shredded from a block at home. Silicone Spatula– Perfect for mixing dip.
