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

Ultimate Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

This legendary game-day dip is the perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors. Featuring shredded chicken, cream cheese, Frank's RedHot sauce, and a blend of cheeses, it's baked until bubbly and golden. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that's always the first to disappear.
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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 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese mix of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Celery sticks, for serving
  • Carrot sticks, for serving
  • Bell pepper strips, for serving
  • Tortilla chips, for serving

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika (if using). Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
  3. Pour in the Frank's RedHot sauce and fold it into the mixture until uniform in color.
  4. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Fold in 1 cup of the shredded cheese blend.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a shallow baking dish (8x8 inch or 9-inch pie dish) and spread into an even layer.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the top is lightly browned.
  9. Remove from oven and let the dip rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve warm with celery sticks, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, and tortilla chips.

Notes

For a smoother dip, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing. You can make this dip ahead: assemble, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, then bake adding 5-10 extra minutes. For a slow cooker version, mix all ingredients (reserving some cheese for topping) and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours. Adjust spice level by using 1/3 cup hot sauce for milder or adding a pinch of cayenne for hotter. Variations include topping with everything bagel seasoning, swirling in BBQ sauce before baking, or mixing in sautéed onions and bell peppers.