Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe: How to Make It Ahead of Time
Buffalo chicken dip is a creamy, cheesy, and spicy appetizer perfect for game days, parties, or casual snacking. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and melted cheddar, this easy dip can be baked, slow-cooked, or made in an Instant Pot. Prepare it ahead of time and reheat it for effortless entertaining.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand mixer (optional)
- Baking dish (8x8 or similar)
- Oven or slow cooker
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie, canned, or boiled
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup buffalo sauce Frank’s RedHot recommended
- ½ cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2️⃣ In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
- 3️⃣ Stir in ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese and blue cheese crumbles (if using).
- 4️⃣ Transfer the mixture to a greased 8x8-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- 5️⃣ Top with the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- 6️⃣ Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- 7️⃣ Remove from oven and garnish with chopped green onions.
- 8️⃣ Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers.
Notes
Refrigeration: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezing: Freeze unbaked dip for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before baking. Reheating: Warm in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes or microwave in 30-second bursts until heated through.
📊 Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 280 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 800 IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 0.5mg
