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The ultimate buffalo chicken dip recipe! Creamy, spicy, and ready in minutes with just 5 simple ingredients: chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, ranch, and lots of cheese. Get this viral recipe below!
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Game day is practically synonymous with buffalo chicken. Wings are the classic, Buffalo Chicken Nachos, Buffalo Chicken Sliders, and Buffalo Chicken Sandwich are all delicious, but this creamy, cheesy buffalo chicken dip has become my signature recipe for parties—and my #1 appetizer recipe on All Things Mamma year after year and especially during football season!
I love that it can be made in the slow cooker or the oven, and although it is spicy, the cheesiness helps tame the heat so it’s not TOO much. It’s absolute perfection and I guarantee that if you bring this to a party, it will become your signature recipe too!
Tips for Making Buffalo Chicken Dip
This recipe is incredibly easy, but these additional pointers will help you make sure it turns out perfect every time!
- Let the cream cheese come to room temperature. It will mix more smoothly into the rest of the ingredients that way, and it will also melt faster!
- Keep it warm on the go. If you bake your buffalo chicken dip in a dish, use a thermal carrier to keep your dish warm if you’re bringing it to a party. I love mine and use it often!
- Get even more tips. Check out this post for all the best tips and tricks for Buffalo Chicken Dip! How To Make The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Guide
Variations
I love this buffalo chicken dip as written, but there are some variations to try:
- Use cooked chicken. While this recipe calls for canned chicken, you can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken or 2 whole cooked chicken breasts.
- Swap out the ranch. I think ranch is perfect because it cools down the hot sauce, but you could Blue Cheese Dressing if you’d like.
- Add blue cheese crumbles. I don’t have this on my dip BUT it’s a hit for a lot of people. Try it out!
- Lighten it up. Try my Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip!
How to Store
Keep leftover buffalo chicken dip covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in a 350ºF oven or the microwave, stirring every couple of minutes.
You can also freeze leftovers in a sealed airtight container. When you want to reheat it, just remove it from the freezer and allow to thaw in the fridge, then reheat it in the microwave or a 350ºF oven.
Delicious Dippers for Buffalo Chicken Dip
I love carb-y dippers like chips, crackers, and bread, but if you’re doing keto, this dip is spot on! Just make sure to use celery, carrot sticks, or peppers to dip with.
- Fritos Scoops
- Tortilla Chips
- Club Crackers
- Ritz Crackers
- Baguette Slices
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Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 12.5oz cans chunk chicken drained – 9.75oz or 12.5oz
- 3/4 cup pepper sauce such as Frank’s Red Hot – I like the Buffalo Wing Sauce
- 2 8oz packages cream cheese softened
- 1 cup Ranch dressing
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bunch celery
- 1 box chicken-flavored crackers
Instructions
- Heat chicken and hot sauce in a skillet over medium heat, until heated through.2 12.5oz cans chunk chicken, 3/4 cup pepper sauce such as Frank’s Red Hot – I like the Buffalo Wing Sauce
- Stir in cream cheese and ranch dressing. Cook, stirring until well blended and warm.2 8oz packages cream cheese, 1 cup Ranch dressing
- Mix in half of the shredded cheese, and transfer the mixture to a slow cooker.1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, cover, and cook on Low setting until hot and bubbly.
- If cooking in the oven, add to a 450-degree oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, baquette slickes, and crackers.1 bunch celery, 1 box chicken-flavored crackers
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Notes
- Add ALL of the ingredients below into the slow cooker and turn on low for 3-4 hours.
- Once all of the ingredients are completely melted and heated through, give it a good stir.
- Next, switch the crockpot to the warm setting to keep this cheesy and spicy dip nice and creamy for your party!
My family absolutely loves this dip! They fight over it when I make it. It is so easy and is customizable as well, which I love. This was the first one I tried and it will be the last. All others will pale in comparison!
I am about to make this and can I just say how much I LOVE that you included recipe amounts in the directions!!!! So helpful as I hate scrolling back up to see how much, etc. THANK YOU!
We’re so glad you find it helpful, Ashley! We’d love to hear how the recipe turns out for you!
Great quick recipe for a party or appetizer! Tasty!
Thank you, Rhonda!
This is the perfect tasting buffalo dip. So easy to make on a whim when a craving strikes. Also delicious to sub bleu cheese for ranch.
Thank you. This is a keeper!
Thank you, Sherri! We’re so glad you enjoyed it! What do you like to serve it with?
Thanks for introducing me to the chicken flavored crackers. I didn’t even know such things existed lol! They definitely add a little razzle dazzle to the recipe!
We love them!
My 17 yr old daughter was wanting chicken buffalo dip for New Years Eve, and I came across your recipe. I’m so thankful this was the recipe we tried because it was better than most dips that I have tried in the past. My daughter made it all on her own and was extremely proud of how it came out. Thanks for recipe.
Thank you so much! We’re happy to hear it turned out well for you. 😊
This has been my go to recipe for gatherings because of so many compliments from those who taste it!
We’re so happy to hear this! Thank you for sharing, Leshia. 😊
Just made this for my husband and I and it is DELISH! Thanks so much!😊
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Stacey!
Can I make day before then bake it on game day?
Yes! Combine the ingredients as directed, store them covered in the fridge for up to 3 days, and cook on game day!
this recipe ROCKS!! already made it twice and my fiancé has requested it a 3rd time!! lol love this so much. so easy to throw together too!
Thank you, Cassidy! We’re so happy to hear it!
Can I prep this the night before to save time?
Love this recipe! The oven option is preferred for me because the cheese on top gets crispy! I don’t generally even like buffalo sauce or flavored things but this is the exception. It’s really not spicy either! I can only handle a little spice.
I want to make this dip, but can’t take to much heat, and for kids, what could I use for the hot sauce.Thanks
This was a crowd favorite! Took it to an ugly sweater party and had to hide some for me to bring home left overs. I’m making it again by request for another Christmas family party at the request of my SIL.
The children and adults at the Homeschool co-op Christmas party really liked the dip including my children. My husband loved it too even though I made it mild with just a dash of hot sauce! Easy recipe with the crockpot!
So easy and fast. Tastes great too.