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

Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Dip

This legendary dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining creamy, spicy, tangy, and cheesy flavors into one irresistible dish. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or a satisfying snack, it's guaranteed to be the first empty dish at any gathering. With a foolproof method and simple ingredients, you'll create a perfectly balanced dip every time.
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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 from rotisserie chicken or 2 large breasts
  • 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Extra Frank's RedHot for drizzling optional
  • Chopped fresh chives or green onions for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 8x8 inch baking dish (or similar oven-safe skillet/pie dish)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or sturdy spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or similar oven-safe dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and sour cream. Beat with a hand mixer or stir vigorously with a spatula until completely smooth and lump-free.
  3. Add the Frank's RedHot sauce, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, and all of the shredded chicken to the bowl. Fold everything together with a spatula until the chicken is evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and has golden spots.
  7. Carefully remove from the oven. Optionally, drizzle with extra hot sauce and sprinkle with chopped chives or green onions.
  8. Let the dip rest for 5 minutes before serving with your chosen dippers.

Notes

For the best flavor, use a rotisserie chicken or freshly cooked chicken breasts. To control spice, add cayenne or jalapeños for more heat, or reduce Frank's to 1/3 cup for milder flavor. The dip can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead, covered, and refrigerated; bake from cold, adding 5-10 minutes. For all-day serving, use a slow cooker: combine all ingredients (reserving half the cheese), cook on LOW for 2-3 hours, then top with cheese until melted. Reheat leftovers in the oven or toaster oven for best texture. Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, potato chips, pretzel crisps, or bread chunks.