This Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is loaded with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and cheese for an addictive, irresistible dip. Ready with just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep for the best appetizer!
Buffalo chicken dip is one of those recipes everyone has their own version of and we’ve tried a LOT of different variations. In fact, I’d say we’re pretty close to buffalo chicken dip connoisseurs at this point so you can trust me when I say this is not only the easiest but the BEST buffalo chicken dip recipe you’ll find.
Why This Is The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
As a family, we are OBSESSED with this dip. It’s a must-make for nearly every party we host.
- Only 5 ingredients. When you’re working with bold flavors like buffalo, you don’t need a bunch of ingredients! This recipe keeps it simple and easy.
- 5 minutes of prep. Combine the ingredients in a bowl, transfer the mixture to a baking dish, and pop it in the oven. It’s that easy!
- Customize the heat level. As written, this buffalo chicken dip recipe has a kick to it but it’s not SUPER hot, which means pretty much everyone enjoys it. You can easily customize it by adding more/less hot sauce or using an extra spicy (or mild) hot sauce.
- Perfect for game day. We make this for pretty much every game day, whether we’re hosting friends or just watching the game as a family. It’s way less fuss and mess than chicken wings!
Craving more buffalo chicken? Check out my buffalo chicken wontons, cheesy buffalo chicken quesadilla, buffalo chicken pinwheels, and buffalo chicken crescent ring recipes too.
What You’ll Need
Here’s a run-down of the 5 ingredients you’ll need for this recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card below for exact measurements.
- Shredded chicken breasts – You can cook and shred some boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pull the meat off from a rotisserie chicken, or, my favorite option – grab the canned chicken breast. (Make sure to grab one in water.)
- Cream cheese – Full-fat brick cream cheese works best.
- Buffalo sauce – I like to use Frank’s hot sauce but you can use any you prefer.
- Ranch dressing – Homemade ranch dressing is great in this recipe but any ranch dressing works.
- Cheddar cheese – Sharp or mild cheddar are both great. You can also use a blend of your favorite shredded cheese.
How To Make Buffalo Chicken Dip
This baked buffalo chicken dip recipe is so simple to make!
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Combine the ingredients. Mix together everything except for 1/2 cup of the cheese. Transfer the mixture evenly into the pan. Cover with the remaining cheese.
- Bake. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Can I Make This In The Slow Cooker?
Yes, this buffalo chicken dip can easily be prepared in the crockpot too.
Just add everything to the slow cooker, turn it on low for 3-4 hours, and stir occasionally. Once everything is heated through and melted, you can turn it to the “warm” setting to keep it warm until serving.
There are lots of ways to customize this buffalo chicken dip recipe. Here are a few ideas, as well as a few tips.
- Use canned chicken breast. To make this recipe easier than easy, use the canned chicken breast chunks. I always keep one or two in the kitchen so I can whip this up whenever and it cuts down the already short prep time even more.
- Adjust the spice level. You can play around with the amount of hot sauce and ranch dressing used to make this spicier or more mild as desired. The heat level will also depend on the hot sauce used, such as whether you opt for mild or extra hot.
- Use room temperature cream cheese. Room temperature cream cheese will be much easier to mix in with the other ingredients and ensure a smooth, creamy dip with no lumps.
- Add some blue cheese. You can swap the ranch dressing for a bottle of blue cheese or add some blue cheese crumbles on top before serving.
Dipper Ideas
Here are some of our favorite dippers to go with this irresistible dip:
- Celery
- Tortilla chips
- Crackers
- Carrots
- Cucumber slices
- Toasted baguette slices
- Other types of veggies and chips
Make Ahead & Storing Leftovers
- Make ahead. You can make this up to a day in advance. Prepare the chicken mixture as directed, transfer it to the pan, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a day. You may need to add a few minutes to the baking time if you bake directly from the fridge.
- Storing leftovers. Leftover buffalo chicken dip can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days (Note that the buffalo sauce will likely stain plastic containers, so glass is better.)
- Reheat. You can either reheat the whole casserole dish in the oven at 350F until warm and bubbly (covering with foil if the top starts to brown) or pop individual servings in the microwave.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
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Mix everything except ½ cup of the cheddar cheese into a large bowl and combine.
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Pour the mixture into a 9×9 pan and cover with remaining cheese.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted.
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Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1275mg | Potassium: 350mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 627IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 0.4mg
