This is the best Buffalo Chicken Dip, perfect for game day – or any other day of the year!
Creamy and cheesy this buffalo chicken dip recipe packs just the right amount of heat in a hard-to-resist party favorite!
Serve it warm from the oven with tortilla chips or veggies.
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: It has the flavor of your favorite Buffalo wings in a creamy, cheesy dip.
- Difficulty: This dip is easy to make; simply stir and bake.
- Prep ahead: You can make this dip up to 48 hours ahead of time – party perfect.
- Time-saving tips: Use rotisserie chicken and pre-shredded cheese to save on prep time.
Ingredient Tips for Buffalo Chicken Dip
This dip takes the flavor from your favorite Buffalo chicken wings and turns them into a scoopable party dip!
- Chicken: Use shredded rotisserie chicken to make this dip easy (or bake chicken breasts in the recipe notes). If using canned chicken, drain it well and fold it in gently so it doesn’t break apart too much.
- Cheese: Sharp cheddar has the most flavor, but other varieties, including Colby-Jack cheese, can be used. Pre-shredded cheese works well in this recipe.
- Buffalo Sauce: Buffalo wing sauce is the star of this recipe. Make your own with butter and hot sauce, or use Frank’s.
Variations
- Blue cheese crumbles for serving
- Diced bell peppers or celery for crunch
- Bacon bits
Holly’s Buffalo Dip Tips
- Quickly soften cream cheese by microwaving it for 15 seconds on high.
- Mix the base with a hand mixer to keep it fluffy for dipping.
- Replace sour cream with ½ cup blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing.
- Make this a Crock Pot buffalo chicken dip in a 2qt slow cooker. Cook on low for 3 hours, stirring occasionally, and then turn to warm.
Storing Leftovers
- Keep leftover buffalo chicken dip covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Enjoy it chilled or reheat it in the microwave.
- You can freeze this buffalo chicken dip recipe in freezer bags for up to 8 weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and serve cold or reheat, adding fresh cheese if desired.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ⅔ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo sauce, and garlic powder with a hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
- Gently fold in the shredded chicken, ½ cup cheddar cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, and sliced green onions.
- Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish or pie plate and spread into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese on top. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Broil 1 minute if desired.
- Cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Quickly soften cream cheese by microwaving it for 15 seconds on high.
- Mix the base with a hand mixer to keep it fluffy for dipping.
- Prepare the dip up to 48 hours ahead of time and bake when your guests arrive. Add a few minutes to the cooking time.
- In a hurry? Melt all of the ingredients except chicken and topping on the stovetop. Stir in chicken, top with cheese, and broil.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Chicken, Dip, Party Food, Snack
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Have been making for 5 years…our go to dip for parties or just at home. Yum!