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The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Creamy buffalo chicken dip with melted cheese and fresh vegetable dippers.

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This is the ultimate creamy, tangy, and spicy buffalo chicken dip. A secret warming technique for the dairy base ensures a luxuriously smooth, non-greasy texture every time, making it the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • For serving: celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, pretzel chips, or crusty bread

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 1.5 to 2-quart baking dish.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Warm gently, stirring constantly, until completely smooth and melted together, about 3-4 minutes. Do not let boil.
  3. Remove the creamy base from heat. Stir in the buffalo sauce and ranch dressing until fully incorporated.
  4. Fold in the shredded chicken, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, the blue cheese (if using), and most of the green onions (reserve some for garnish).
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until hot and bubbly around the edges. For a golden top, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
  7. Let the dip cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with reserved green onions and serve immediately with your chosen dippers.

Notes

The key to a smooth, non-greasy dip is gently warming the cream cheese and sour cream together first. Letting the dip rest for 5 minutes after baking allows it to set for perfect scooping. For a large party, keep it warm in a slow cooker.

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