This irresistible Buffalo Chicken Dip comes together in just 15 minutes for the perfect game-day appetizer. Creamy, spicy, and loaded with tender chicken, this crowd-pleasing dip delivers all the beloved flavors of classic buffalo wings – minus the mess.
With only 226 calories per serving and 9g of protein, you can indulge in this warm, cheesy comfort food without the guilt. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or weekend snacking!
Ingredients Section
- Cream Cheese: 20 ounces (2½ packages of 8 oz each), softened for easier blending
- Ranch Dressing: ¼ cup, adds creamy tanginess (blue cheese dressing works too)
- Buffalo Sauce: 1½ cups Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Sauce, gives the signature kick
- Chicken: 2 cups cooked and chopped, ensure it’s well-shredded for better texture
Instructions Section
- Melt & Blend: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cream cheese and ranch dressing until they form a smooth, creamy mixture
- Add Proteins: Mix in your chopped chicken, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture
- Sauce Integration: Pour in the buffalo sauce and stir until everything is well combined and heated through
- Serving Options: Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy warm or cold with your favorite dippers like crusty bread, celery sticks, crackers, or pita bread
Cooking Techniques
This dip comes together so easily on your stovetop! Keep the heat at medium and stir often while melting the cream cheese – this helps create that perfectly smooth texture without any lumps. If you notice the cream cheese taking a while to melt, cut it into smaller chunks first. The key is patience – rushing with high heat might cause the dairy to separate.
Easy Variations
Love making this dip your own way? Try swapping ranch for blue cheese dressing if you’re after that classic buffalo wing flavor. For extra kick, add more hot sauce, or mix in some crumbled blue cheese. Want it milder? Use less hot sauce or try a milder variety. You can even use canned chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken to make prep super quick!
Serving Ideas
This buffalo chicken dip is a total party favorite! Besides the suggested celery sticks and crusty bread, try serving it with:
- Carrots and bell pepper strips
- Tortilla chips or corn chips
- Toasted baguette slices
- Cucumber rounds
- Warm pita triangles
Set up a fun dipping station with lots of options!
Storage Tips
Got leftovers? Lucky you! Store your dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to enjoy again, warm it gently on the stovetop or microwave in short bursts, stirring between each one. The texture might thicken when cold, but warming and stirring will bring it back to its creamy best.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 20 ounces cream cheese (2 ½ – 8 oz. packages)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing or bleu cheese dressing
- 1 1/2 cups Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
- 2 cups cooked chopped chicken
Instructions
- Add cream cheese and ranch to a saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Stir in chicken and hot sauce.
- Serve with crusty bread, celery sticks, crackers, pita bread or whatever you’d like to dip in it.
- We enjoy it served warm, but it can be served cold!
