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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….

  • 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

hands adding mayonnaise to an orange bowl of ingredients.

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

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! 
5 from 4 votes
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Course: dip
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buffalo chicken dip, easy buffalo chicken dip
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 567kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 small rotissery chicken - shredded
  • 8 oz block of cream cheese - room temp
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 1 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 pack of hidden valley ranch dressing powder
  • 1 tsp 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***

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Wendi is the writer, CEO and dishwasher at Loaves and Dishes! When not in the kitchen or behind the computer, you can find Wendi serving on International Food Conference Boards, Speaking at various conferences, Leading and Cooking for the local Arts Council's "Taste of Stokes" events or donating home cooked goodies to various local non profits such as the Danbury Songwriters and Stokes Partnership for Children. Wendi is also a Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree and serves on her town's board of councilmen.

Recipe Rating




jaymesilvestri

Friday 29th of October 2021

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

Wendi Spraker

Monday 8th of November 2021

Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed it!

Harold Burton

Sunday 20th of June 2021

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

Wendi Spraker

Sunday 20th of June 2021

Good idea Harold

Wendi Spraker

Thursday 2nd of May 2019

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Moxie

Friday 2nd of February 2018

YUM!

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