Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of the best dips! Pieces of chicken in Buffalo wing sauce, with a creamy, cheesy base baked until golden and bubbly!
Had close friends over and made this Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip snack again. We make it all of the time! It is perfect for every occasion and there are never any leftovers! I couldn’t believe I didn’t have it on our site. So here it goes. The perfect food for game day or just sitting around with friends or watching a movie! This dish serves between 4 and 6, depending on appetites!
Buffalo wings are always a hit at any kind of party or get together but they aren’t always practical or simple to make and a mess to eat. This is like buffalo chicken wings in dip form! It doesn’t get much easier than this!
This recipe for Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip comes with some choices you will have to make. If you bake this Buffalo Chicken Dip uncovered the cheese on top looks beautiful and brown but is more difficult to dip in your crackers or whatever you are using. If you bake the dish covered with tinfoil the cheese is melted and it is a lot easier to eat! I always make it covered.
The next choice you have is whether to use regular sour cream or a sour cream based onion dip. The choice is yours but I highly recommend using the onion sour cream dip at least once! Using it adds so much flavor!
I have also used leftover chicken or just cooked three or four chicken breasts My friend Julie is addicted to this dip and throws some chicken breasts in her slow cooker to cook. Every time she makes it. I usually use a rotisserie chicken.
Ingredients for Buffalo Chicken Dip
- shredded chicken or chopped if you prefer
- cream cheese, softened
- ranch or bleu (blue) cheese dressing
- buffalo wing sauce
- sour cream
- shredded cheese
Options (to taste)
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- pepper
- green onions (for serving as well)
- extra hot sauce if you can handle more heat or crushed red chili flakes
How do you make Buffalo Chicken Dip
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip is so easy to make and a definite crowd pleaser, every time I serve it!
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 13×9 inch pan with cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo wing sauce and dressing.
Add chicken, 1 1/2 – 2 cups of cheese and stir until blended. I like to use a store bought rotisserie chicken whenever possible. It is already cooked, easy to shred and I can get ready quickly. You can also use canned chicken, drained, if you prefer.
I also have thrown a few chicken breasts into my slow cooker and poached them. So easy. If you are interested check out my Slow Cooker Chicken Salad On Anything recipe and it will show you how to do it!
Taste your dip and see if it needs salt, pepper, garlic powder or onion powder. I usually don’t put any in. Spread into your prepared pan. Sprinkle with more cheese if desired.
Bake, covered in tinfoil, for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and dip is bubbly around the edges. If you prefer a brown top do not cover. Dip will look prettier but it will be more difficult to scoop if your cheese is darkened. Serve with baguette slices, celery sticks or corn or tortilla chips.
Can I make Buffalo Chicken Dip in my slow cooker?
Yes you can! You will need to use the smallest slow cooker or crock pot you can find! Just coat your slow cooker with cooking spray and place all of your dip ingredients into your slow cooker. Stir occasionally. Cook on high for 1-1 1/2 hours. Serve in your slow cooker on low or scoop into bowls for individual servings.
You will want to give the chicken mixture a stir periodically and add the cheese on top about 30 minutes before serving. Turn your slow cooker to low or warm and your guests can help themselves to the dip throughout your get together!
This method is perfect if you want to bring it to a party or gathering too! Transporting this Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip is so easy and after you plug it back in it will warm up quickly and be ready to serve in no time at all!
If you need to double up this recipe, double all of the ingredients and use a larger, 6 quart slow cooker, and cook for 3-4 hours on low, stirring occasionally.
Can you make Buffalo Chicken Dip on your stove top?
Definitely! Combine all of your ingredients together in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Heat for about 15 minutes or until the dip nearly reaches a simmer. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm, sprinkled with your favorite toppings like green onions or more cheese!
What to Serve With Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Crackers (Ritz, Saltines or Wheat Thins)
- Bread Slices or Crostini
- Celery
- Carrot
- Sweet Peppers
- Cucumber
- Squash
- Zucchini
- Fritos
- Pretzels
- Fresh Pita Sliced or Baked Pita Chips
- Tortilla Chips
Can you freeze Buffalo Chicken Dip?
I definitely don’t recommend it. The cheesy mixture just doesn’t taste right. The texture becomes somewhat grainy and dry instead of smooth and creamy.
Can you prepare Buffalo Chicken Dip ahead of time?
Yes you can!
Depending on how much time you have, you may prepare parts of this recipe ahead of time or the whole thing and store it in the refrigerator, covered in plastic wrap. About 30 minutes before you are ready to bake, leave it on your counter and then bake and serve.
The easiest way to save time is to make sure your chicken is prepared ahead of time. You can then prepare the entire Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe in minutes. Just a thought!
Other Buffalo Chicken Recipes
Easy Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
More Great Dip Recipes
The Ultimate Roasted Garlic Hummus
Served with corn or tortilla chips or our Baked Pita Chips you will not be disappointed!
Look below to see our video. This snack is so easy!
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip Video
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
Dip
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened If you are in a hurry you can soften cream cheese in your microwave for about 15 seconds on high
- 3 1/2 - 4 cups rotisserie chicken or chicken breast, cooked, shredded or chopped if you prefer leftover chicken works great too
- 2/3 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 2/3 cup ranch or blue cheese salad dressing
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded cheese
Optional
- 1 cup cheese, shredded to sprinkle on top before baking
- onion powder to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- extra hot sauce if you can handle more heat or crushed red chili flakes
For serving
- vegetable sticks or slices, corn or tortilla chips, pretzels, crackers or baguette slices for serving
- green onions, thinly sliced for serving, if desired
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 13x9 inch pan with cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo wing sauce and dressing.
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Add chicken, 1 1/2 - 2 cups of cheese and stir until blended.
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Taste your dip and see if it needs salt, pepper, garlic powder or onion powder. I usually don't put any in.
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Spread into your prepared pan. Sprinkle with more cheese if desired.
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Bake, covered in tinfoil, for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and dip is bubbly around the edges. If you prefer a brown top do not cover. Dip will look prettier but it will be more difficult to scoop if your cheese is darkened. Serve with baguette slices, celery sticks or corn or tortilla chips
Option
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Lightly coat your slow cooker with cooking spray and place all of your dip ingredients inside. Cook on high for 1-1 1/2 hours. Serve in slow cooker on low or scoop into bowls for individual servings.
Recipe Notes
like to use a store bought rotisserie chicken whenever possible. It is already cooked, easy to shred and I can get ready quickly. You can also use canned chicken, drained, if you prefer.
I also have thrown a few chicken breasts into my slow cooker and poached them. So easy. If you are interested check out my Slow Cooker Chicken Salad On Anything recipe and it will show you how to do it!
If you find yourself with leftovers, it’s best to use it within 2-3 days. You may easily reheat your Buffalo Chicken Dip in the oven or microwave or rolled into wraps or in a sandwich!
it’s such a complete “brain save” for me. I literally do nothing.The texture ends up being a tad different, but not enough that my family has ever noticed. 🙂 The kids love having it cooked in baggies too because I will keep some in the fridge and it makes them much more apt to cook up something on their own. 🙂
Such a great idea to make smaller portions for your kids! Just brilliant! Wish I thought of it myself! Thank you. Take care and enjoy your day! Karin
I just made this last night, added basil and grape tomatoes, also sealed the chicken in a pan just before the oven. It was incredible delicious I am so glad I run into your recipe! Thanks! My store had a sale on boneless skinless tenders instead of breasts, so I think I will try this as more of a layered dish! Can hardly wait!
Thank you for letting me know how you changed the recipe! I can’t wait to hear how everything worked out! This dip is a favorite around here and I hope you enjoy it just as much! Take care and enjoy your day! Karin
Delicious! Not a drop leftover. Great recipe. Thx
I can’t stop eating it once I start! I just love it! Happy you all did too! All the best. Karin