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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Published: Apr 20, 2019 · Modified: Jul 1, 2025 by Wendi Spraker · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

 

READY in UNDER 30 MINUTES! This easy classic TASTY BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP is ready for a party or for a night in with Netflix and you'll wonder why you don't make this every day! 

Delicious layers of flavor with chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce and seasonings! Try not to get it all over your face, OK?

hand using scoop chip to dip up a bite of buffalo chicken dip
Dip up a bite!

Why This Recipe Works....

Contents show
1 Why This Recipe Works....
2 This Is How It Is Done....
3 Frequently Asked Questions about THIS BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP RECIPE.
3.1 Can this dip be frozen?
3.2 How to Reheat This Dip
3.3 Can You Eat This Dip Cold?
3.4 How Long Does this Dip Last?
3.5 How To Keep Your Chicken Dip From Being Greasy
3.6 How To Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Microwave?
3.7 How to Make Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
4 What Can I Serve with Buffalo Chicken Dip?
5 TIPS and TRICKS for Buffalo Chicken Dip
6 If You Enjoyed This Dip, You Might Also Enjoy....
7 Would You Love to Cook the PERFECT Southern Dinner?
8 Ya’ll Be Sweet and Help Me Out, OK?
9 Buffalo Chicken Dip
9.1 Ingredients
9.2 Instructions
9.3 Notes
9.4 Nutrition
10 A VERSE TO SHARE
10.1 Phillippians 4: 6-7
10.2 You May Also Love:
  • EASY just MIX IT TOGETHER.
  • READY in just 30ish MINUTES!
  • Lots of substitutions and ways to change this recipe up!
  • Make this a CrockPot Chicken Buffalo Dip by putting everything in the crockpot, set on low x 4-6 hours. 

This Is How It Is Done....

STEP 1. 

Mix ingredients together

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Mix the ingredients together

STEP 2. 

Add the rotisserie chicken.

Rotisserie chicken added to the other ingredients for buffalo chicken dip in an orange bowl
Adding the rotisserie chicken

STEP 3. 

Spread into the baking dish and bake! Serve Hot! 

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A view from above

Frequently Asked Questions about THIS BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP RECIPE.

Can this dip be frozen?

NO.  This Dip can not be frozen.  The mayonnaise will break when you thaw it and it will be a gloopy disgusting mess. 

How to Reheat This Dip

  • To reheat this dip, place in an oven safe baking dish and heat at 350 for 20 minutes. 
  • For the microwave, place in a microwave safe dish, heat on high for 1 minute and repeat in 30 sec intervals stirring in between until heated through.

Can You Eat This Dip Cold? 

You CAN eat this dip cold, BUT, it is quite stiff and isn't really a nice mouth feel.

How Long Does this Dip Last?

  • This dip keeps well in the refrigerator for 5 days.
  • Make sure to put this back in the refrigerator within 2 hours. 

How To Keep Your Chicken Dip From Being Greasy

  • Often rotisserie chicken is hot and somewhat wet. 
  • Allow the chicken to drain and cool once you have shredded it. 
  • Do not add the juices into the dip. 

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Microwave?

  • Mix all the ingredients together except the shredded cheese and place into a microwave safe bowl.
  • Heat the bowl on high for 1 minute and stir. Repeat for 30 second intervals until heated through. 
  • Once heated through, add the shredded cheese and microwave for another 30 seconds to allow the cheese to melt.

How to Make Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

  • Mix all the ingredients together except the shredded cheese and place into the crockpot.
  • Add the shredded cheese on top.
  • Set on low for 4 hours. 

What Can I Serve with Buffalo Chicken Dip?

We love this dip with just crackers or scoopy chips for a big game, get together etc. However, if serving as an appetizer, try with a lighter salad main course.

Chipotle Chicken Salad is delicious.

Easy Tasty Meatloaf works too! 

Blueberry chicken Salad! 

The surface of a red bowl of buffalo chicken dip
The delicious browned top

TIPS and TRICKS for Buffalo Chicken Dip

Substitutions for Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients: 

  • Use Neufchatel or low fat cream cheese instead of the regular cream cheese.
  • OK to substitute the lower fat mayonnaise, vegan mayonnaise or olive oil mayonnaise.
  • You can substitute 4 cans of drained chicken for the rotisserie OR 2 small chicken breasts cooked through and shredded. 
  • If you prefer Blue Cheese instead of ranch, you can add in blue cheese crumbles, but KEEP the ranch dressing mix as well.
  • Other hot sauces work fine too, but we like Franks.

Possible additions for flavor:

Chopped tomato, bacon, chives, black olives, sun dried tomatoes. 

PRO TIP:  If you prefer a layered look to your dip, mix the chicken with the hot sauce and place that in the bottom of the baking dish. Soften the cream cheese on the stove top and mix in the ranch dressing. Smear this over the top of the chicken mix. Then top with the shredded cheese and bake. 

PRO TIP:  Prefer Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip? Simply toss it all in the crockpot and set on low for 4-6 hours. 

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Creamy, meaty, filling and CHEESE!  Who could resist?  Not us!  Ready in just 30ish minutes and you'll be snuggling on the couch, snacking like a maniac! Carry to a party and you'll be the most popular person there! 
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Course: dip
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buffalo chicken dip, easy buffalo chicken dip
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 567kcal
Author: Wendi Spraker

Ingredients

  • 1 small rotissery chicken - shredded
  • 8 oz block of cream cheese - room temp
  • ½ cup hot sauce
  • 1 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 pack of hidden valley ranch dressing powder
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic minced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375
  • Shred the chicken
  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl and pour into an oven proof dish (about 9x9 is right).
  • Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes and then serve with chips for dipping or spread on crackers.

Notes

Substitutions: 
  • Use Neufchatel or low fat cream cheese instead of the regular cream cheese.
  • OK to substitute the lower fat mayonnaise, vegan mayonnaise or olive oil mayonnaise.  
  • You can substitute 4 cans of drained chicken for the rotisserie OR 2 small chicken breasts cooked through and shredded. 
  • If you prefer Blue Cheese instead of ranch, you can add in blue cheese crumbles, but KEEP the ranch dressing mix as well.
  • Try out different cheeses!  We like Sharp Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese. 
Possible additions for flavor:
Chopped tomato, bacon, chives, black olives, sun dried tomatoes. 
PRO TIP:  If you prefer a layered look to your dip, mix the chicken with the hot sauce and place that in the bottom of the baking dish.  Soften the cream cheese on the stove top and mix in the ranch dressing.  Smear this over the top of the chicken mix.  Then top with the shredded cheese and bake. 
PRO TIP:  Would you like to take this to a party?  Have more than your oven can hold?  Make this buffalo chicken dip in a crockpot by putting all the ingredients in a crockpot, set on low and allow to heat for 6 hours. 
 
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Amount Per Serving
Calories 567 Calories from Fat 405
% Daily Value*
Fat 45g69%
Saturated Fat 14g70%
Cholesterol 172mg57%
Sodium 1178mg49%
Potassium 426mg12%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 38g76%
Vitamin A 615IU12%
Vitamin C 11.3mg14%
Calcium 150mg15%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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***This recipe first appeared on the pages of Loaves and Dishes on September 2, 2015. It has been updated with why this recipe works, FAQ's, what to serve with, related recipes, nutrition information, updated instructions, video and step by step photo instructions***

A VERSE TO SHARE

Feeling so thankful for everything today, I hope you are too. 

Phillippians 4: 6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus"

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Comments

  1. jaymesilvestri says

    October 29, 2021 at 1:18 am

    Second time I have tried this dish – absolutely delicious! Thanks ever so much for this!

    Reply
    • Wendi Spraker says

      November 08, 2021 at 10:29 am

      Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. Harold Burton says

    June 20, 2021 at 12:11 am

    5 stars
    Here is a variation which keeps the chicken really moist. grill on pan for the time suggested, then move to a roasting pan. pour a little chicken stock over to coat and cover bottom of pan, then bake 8-10 minutes. The chicken will be very moist while still cooking thoroughly. Harold Burton

    Reply
    • Wendi Spraker says

      June 20, 2021 at 8:34 am

      Good idea Harold

      Reply
  3. Wendi Spraker says

    May 02, 2019 at 8:55 am

    5 stars
    test aggregate rating

    Reply
  4. Moxie says

    February 02, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    5 stars
    YUM!

    Reply

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