4.98 from 87 votes

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip – So Creamy! (VIDEO)

By Chris JoePublished Nov 08, 2025
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Servings: 6

30 mins

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Creamy, cheesy, and just a little bit spicy – is there anything better than a classic Buffalo Chicken Dip? It is hard to beat! I love how this dip can be made ahead, reheats well, feeds a crowd, and is everyone’s favorite – you’ll never need another recipe once you try mine!

A hand scooping Buffalo Chicken Dip into a corn chip.

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A Note from CJ

My Buffalo Chicken Dip will be the hit at your next gathering!

I make this dip anytime I need a quick and easy, crowd-pleasing dish – everyone loves the creamy, cheesy, and classic flavors! If you love Buffalo sauce, make sure to try my classic Buffalo Wings or Air Fryer Buffalo Wings with homemade Ranch! If you need more dip ideas, try my Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Crab Rangoon Dip, Baked Crab Dip, or Queso Dip!

The best Buffalo Chicken Dip I ever had! Was a huge hit with the family during football season!

– Ariana

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Ingredient Tips

Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and measurements!

  • shredded chicken breast- I like to use poached chicken breast but you can cook the chicken any way you prefer, including using store bought rotisserie or canned chicken (you can use both white and dark meat).
  • hot sauce – I always use Frank’s! You can substitute with a different hot sauce/buffalo sauce, if you prefer.
  • ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing) – I personally like using ranch and this is how I’ve made this recipe for over 10 years but you can use blue cheese dressing.
  • softened cream cheese – Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing your ingredients – the dip will be creamier.
  • scallions – I like to add scallions to add texture and a fresh bite to contrast the cheesy flavors.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip

Mix the Ingredients – Pre-heat your oven to 400F. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper until smooth. Once the ingredients are mixed and is relatively smooth, add the shredded chicken, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and scallions; fold it all in together. If you are making this chicken dip ahead of time, cover at this point and store in the refrigerator until it’s time to bake.

Top with Cheese and Bake The Buffalo Chicken Dip – Transfer the mixed dip (cheese, chicken, and scallions folded in) to an OVEN-SAFE dish and spread as evenly as possible. Top with more shredded cheese. Place your Buffalo Chicken Dip in your preheated 400F oven. Bake the dip for about 15-20 minutes; the cheddar cheese topping should be melting and bubbling when done. Pull out of the oven.

A 4 photo collage showing the key cooking steps on how to make Buffalo Chicken Dip at home.

PRO TIPS

CJ’s Make Ahead, Storage, & Reheating Tips

If you are making this dip ahead of time: cover the mixed dip ingredients with saran wrap (or in an airtight container) and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to bake your Buffalo Chicken Dip, transfer to an oven safe container, top with shredded cheese, and bake.

If you have any leftover Buffalo Chicken Dip, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. The flavors will continue to meld in the refrigerator and will taste great!

Reheat any leftovers in the microwave or in the oven at 350F for 15-20 minutes until warmed through.

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4.98 from 87 votes

Buffalo Chicken Dip (Video)

By: Chris Joe
Servings: 6
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Buffalo chicken dip scooped in a bowl with corn chips.
This Buffalo Chicken Dip is perfect for any party or appetizer spread! It's creamy, cheesy and full of flavor just begging to be dipped!
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Ingredients 

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Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper until smooth.
  • Fold in chopped scallions, chicken, and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Spread dip evenly in an oven safe dish.
  • Top with the remaining cheddar mozzarella cheese and bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes until bubbling and cheese has browned.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite chips, vegetables, or crackers and enjoy!

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Notes

What Kind of Chicken Should I Use? I personally like to use poached chicken breast, but you can cook your chicken breast any way you prefer! There is a ton of seasoning in the recipe along with the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and hot sauce which the chicken will all absorb beautifully! For a quick and easy hack, use store bought rotisserie chicken or canned chicken.
How to Poach Chicken Breast – Take a medium pot and fill with cold water – 2 cups of water per chicken breast. Add salt and bring to a boil; add your raw chicken breasts to the boiling water, cover, and immediately take off the heat. Let it sit for at least 10-20 minutes. Use a probe thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken breasts – it should read at least 145F to be safe for consumption. Once it hits 145F, pull your chicken breast(s) out and place on a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes before shredding.
Use Softened Cream Cheese – For an easier time mixing your Buffalo Chicken Dip ingredients, use softened cream cheese. I like to pull my cream cheese out of the refrigerator at least 5-10 minutes before mixing. Doing so helps the cream cheese soften and reach room temperature, which makes it easier to mix with the other ingredients.
Make Ahead, Storage, and Reheating Tips – If you are making this dip ahead of time: cover the mixed dip ingredients with saran wrap (or in an airtight container) and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to bake your Buffalo Chicken Dip, take the mixed dip ingredient out of the refrigerator, top with shredded cheese, and bake.ย 
Store any leftover Buffalo Chicken Dip in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. The flavors will continue to meld in the refrigerator and will taste great! Reheat any leftovers in the microwave or in the oven at 350F for 15-20 minutes until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 881IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 222mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
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This recipe was originally published in October 2023, and updated in November 2025.

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58 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This recipe is so good ! Super easy for our family get togethers! Canโ€™t wait to make it all year long
    From Kool.z

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  3. 5 stars
    This has been a game changer – so dang delicious and yet guilt free as Iโ€™m navigating my gestational diabetes diet. Thank you CJ!

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  4. 5 stars
    This is the best dip to make when you have friends or family over. My family calls it Midwest crack and thereโ€™s never a bite left.

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