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Creamy, just a little bit spicy, cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip – is there anything better? I love my Game Day food, especially Dips, and a classic Buffalo Chicken Dip is hard to beat! It can be made ahead, reheats well, feeds a crowd, and is always the first thing to be eaten – you need to try my version!
Watch the Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Video Below!
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Table of Contents
- Watch the Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Video Below!
- Ingredients
- What Kind of Chicken Should I Use?
- How to Poach Chicken Breast
- Recipe Instructions
- Softened Cream Cheese!
- Expert Tips for the BEST Buffalo Chicken Dip!
- Storage and Reheating
- What Should I Serve with Buffalo Chicken Dip?
- Other Game Day Food
- Buffalo Chicken Dip (Video) Recipe
Ingredients
Not only is Buffalo Chicken super easy to make but you only need a handful of ingredients, most that you already have in your pantry! This is a perfect appetizer before a main course, like my delicious Braised Short Ribs!
- shredded chicken breast- see notes above on chicken
- hot sauce – I always use Frank’s! You can substitute with a different hot sauce/buffalo sauce, if you prefer.
- ranch dressing – You can substitute with blue cheese, if you prefer! I personally like using ranch and this is how I’ve made this recipe for over 10 years. The beauty of cooking is that you should always customize to your preference!
- softened cream cheese – Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing your ingredients! This will allow for a creamier mixture.
- If you have a handheld or stand mixer, either can be helpful when mixing but not absolutely necessary!
- shredded cheddar cheese
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- scallions
Balance out the creaminess and richness of the dip with Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts!
What Kind of Chicken Should I Use?
You can use any kind of chicken you like!
- I personally like to use poached chicken breast, which I shred after cooling.
- You can cook your chicken breast any way you prefer!
- You can even use store bought rotisserie chicken – any part of the chicken meat will work for this recipe!
- Some people use canned chicken, which is absolutely fine!
Have leftover chicken? Make my easy Fried Chicken!
Key Tip
How to Poach Chicken Breast
If you want to poach chicken breast for Buffalo Chicken Dip, just like I do, here is my foolproof method to poaching juicy, delicious chicken –
- Take a medium pot and fill with cold water – you want to have at least 2 cups of water per each chicken breast (so add 2 cups for each additional 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.
I like to shred my chicken with two forks; you can also use a stand mixer.
Recipe Instructions
1. Mix the Ingredients
Pre-heat your oven to 400F.
In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper until smooth.
KEY TIP
Softened Cream Cheese!
My key tip here is to use softened cream cheese prior to mixing – take out your cream cheese from the refrigerator and let it sit on your counter for at least 5-10 minutes before mixing.
Once the ingredients are mixed and is relatively smooth, add the shredded chicken, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and scallions; fold it all in together to form your pre-baked Buffalo Chicken Dip.
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.
2. Transfer the Dip to an Oven-Safe Container
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 and the dip is now ready to be baked!
3. Bake Buffalo Chicken Dip until Golden Brown
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 your baked Buffalo Chicken Dip out of the oven.
OPTIONAL – top your dip with additional chopped scallions and serve!
PRO TIPS
Expert Tips for the BEST Buffalo Chicken Dip!
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.
- You’ll be shredding the cooked chicken for this recipe.
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.
Storage and Reheating
If you are making this dip ahead of time:
- After Step #1, 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, resume Step #2.
If you have leftover Buffalo Chicken Dip, you can store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
You can reheat any leftovers in the microwave or in the oven – this is up to your preference!
What Should I Serve with Buffalo Chicken Dip?
Buffalo Chicken Dip is so delicious, I think you can literally eat it with a spoon! But if you need ideas of what to serve it with, you can try:
- Tortilla chips or corn chips (my absolute favorite!)
- Toasted baguette slices or mild crackers
- Pretzels or pretzel thins – you may find that this is too much salt
- Celery sticks, carrot sticks, or cucumber spears
- Sliced radishes or bell peppers
The options are limitless!
Other Game Day Food
If you’re having a game day get together and need more ideas on what to serve with Buffalo Chicken Dip, here are some suggestions!
Game Day isn’t Game Day without chicken wings – and you know I love my chicken wings!
- If you’re feeling something spicy and sweet , make Gochujang Honey Chicken Wings or Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings!
- I love my Thai Sweet Chili Chicken Wings and Korean inspired Soy Garlic Chicken Wings – the flavors are amazing for both!
- For my non-sauced chicken wing lovers, you need to try my Five Spice Chicken Wings, Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings or classic Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings! Both are so flavorful and crispy, you’ll love them!
- If you want to avoid deep frying, my #1 recipe on my blog (and for good reason!) is my crispiest Air Fryer Chicken Wings!
If you tried this Buffalo Chicken Dip or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below!
Buffalo Chicken Dip (Video)
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken breast, shredded, 10oz
- 1/2 cup hot sauce, I used Frank's
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 2 scallions, chopped
Topping
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper until smooth.
- Fold in chopped scallions, chicken, cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Spread dip evenly in an oven safe dish.
- Top with 1/4 cup cheddar and 1/4 cup mozzarella 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!
Notes
- 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.
- You’ll be shredding the cooked chicken for this recipe.
- 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.
Making in Advance, Storage, and Reheating
If you are making this dip ahead of time:- After Step #1, 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, resume Step #2.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Mandatory request from the wife now on this one for game day. So damn tasty. @jknc09
Wonderful recipe 💜
Best buffalo dip ever made. Everyone loved it!
Excellent dish
Great Buffalo Chicken flavor in a dip!! So delish 😋
Had it with toasted crusty crunchy bread.
Misc95
So good! We make this recipe a lot at home, because we love chips and dips!
I am a snacker and this is now part of my snack menu! Sometimes I pair it with rice too heheh
@nicolemarimc
Nice- looking good!
So yummy!
@bykatherineross
So yummy and the perfect game day recipe!