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Close-up of a chip scooping hot buffalo chicken dip with stretchy, melted cheese. Rich, creamy texture with visible chicken and golden cheesy topping.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

This creamy buffalo chicken dip has been perfected over five years and is a guaranteed hit at parties. Easy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor in every scoop.
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Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 310kcal
Cost: 12$

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 baking dish (Or 9-inch pie plate)
  • 1 Medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Spatula or spoon (For mixing and layering)
  • 1 Cheese Grater (For best melt and texture)
  • 1 Measuring cups/spoons (Basic kitchen measuring set)
  • 1 Oven (Or slow cooker alternative)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded chicken - Rotisserie or poached finely shredded
  • 8 oz cream cheese - Full-fat softened
  • ½ cup sour cream - Or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup ranch dressing - Bottled or homemade
  • ½ cup hot sauce - Frank’s RedHot for classic buffalo flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce - Optional but adds depth
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese - Sharp shredded, divided
  • ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese - Or mozzarella shredded
  • ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles - Optional but traditional
  • 2 green onions - Sliced for garnish

Instructions 

  • Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Combine cream cheese, sour cream, ranch, and hot sauce until smooth.
  • Fold in shredded chicken, spices, and half of the cheese.
  • Spread into baking dish, top with remaining cheeses and green onions.
  • Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
  • Top with extra green onions or hot sauce if desired.
  • Let cool 5 minutes and serve with chips, bread, or celery.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Serving: 115g | Calories: 310kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 4g (1%) | Protein: 19g (38%) | Fat: 25g (38%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 75mg (25%) | Sodium: 650mg (28%) | Potassium: 178mg (5%) | Fiber: 0.3g (1%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 850IU (17%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 180mg (18%) | Iron: 0.6mg (3%)