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A creamy and spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip served warm in a dish, topped with melted cheese and green onions.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

This is the ultimate party dip, combining creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It's simple to make with shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch, then baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect for game days, gatherings, or any time you need a delicious and addictive snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheese such as a mix of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles optional
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Celery sticks, for serving
  • Carrot sticks, for serving
  • Sturdy tortilla chips, for serving
  • Pretzel chips, for serving
  • Sliced baguette, for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or sturdy spoon
  • Shallow baking dish (9-inch pie plate or 8x8 dish)
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese. Mix until smooth.
  3. Stir in the shredded chicken, hot sauce, melted butter, and garlic powder until fully combined.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a shallow baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese (and blue cheese crumbles, if using) over the top.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is melted with golden spots.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with extra hot sauce or chopped green onions if desired.
  9. Serve warm with celery, carrots, chips, pretzels, or bread.

Notes

For a slow cooker version, combine all ingredients except the final cheese topping in the cooker. Cook on LOW for 2 hours, stir, top with cheese, and let melt. Use rotisserie chicken for a quick, flavorful shortcut. Adjust heat by increasing hot sauce to 3/4 cup for more spice or starting with 1/3 cup for milder flavor. The dip can be assembled a day ahead, covered, and refrigerated; add 5-10 minutes to baking time.