Buffalo Chicken Dip (2024)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

20

Yield:

5 cups

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Few appetizers bring a crowd together quite like warm, ooey-gooey, utterly irresistible Buffalo chicken dip. The Allrecipes community can't get enough of this easy Buffalo chicken dip with canned chicken — it has more than 4,000 rave reviews from happy home cooks. Find out what all the fuss is about with this top-rated recipe.

Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients

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Here's what you'll need to make this top-rated Buffalo chicken dip with canned chicken:

Chicken
This Buffalo chicken dip starts with two cans of chunk chicken, making it extra easy and affordable. Of course, you can substitute rotisserie chicken or shredded chicken breasts if you'd prefer.

Cream Cheese
Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy incorporation.

Ranch Dressing
A cup of ranch dressing adds creaminess and tang.

Hot Sauce
Hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's) turns up the heat, mimicking the spicy flavor of Buffalo chicken wings. Use more or less than the recipe calls for to suit your flavor preferences.

Cheese
Cheddar cheese is melted into the dip, creating a satisfyingly gooey texture and cheesy flavor.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip

You'll be shocked how quickly and easily this Buffalo chicken dip comes together. You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect:

Heat the chicken and hot sauce in a skillet until heated through, then mix in the cream cheese and dressing. When the mixture is well-blended, add half of the cheese and stir until incorporated. Transfer the dip to a slow cooker. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and cook on Low until bubbly.

How to Serve Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Recipe creator NUNPUNCH suggests serving this Buffalo chicken dip with celery sticks and chicken-flavored crackers. Corn or tortilla chips would also work well. If you want to go the extra mile, try pairing it with toasted baguette slices, homemade pita chips, or homemade pita bread.

How to Store Buffalo Chicken Dip

Transfer the cooled Buffalo chicken dip to a shallow airtight container and store in the fridge for up to one week. Reheat it slowly on the stove or in the microwave in short intervals.

Can You Freeze Buffalo Chicken Dip?

Yes, you can freeze Buffalo chicken dip for up to three months. You should be aware that, since cream cheese and ranch dressing don't freeze well, the texture might change a bit after freezing and thawing — it'll still be tasty, just not quite as delicious as it once was.

To freeze Buffalo chicken dip: Spread the cooled dip on a lined baking sheet, cover, and freeze until solid. Cut the frozen dip into serving-sized chunks and transfer to freezer-safe containers. Reheat in the fridge overnight, stir well, and reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"We have been making this for years — at every party, this is requested," says AngKN. "We use rotisserie chicken and blue cheese instead of ranch (but that's just because we dip our regular wings in blue cheese)."

"I've always liked the IDEA of Buffalo wings, but not so much the cooking or eating of the actual wings," according to Lindsay Anderson. "This dip solves my problem. It's delicious and rich and I can feel like I'm eating a 'proper football game food.'"

"I found this recipe on this site two years ago and have made it many, many times," says Kimberly Kotz Walls. "I always use cooked, seasoned chicken breasts and I add chopped onion and celery to give it some texture."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

  • 2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained

  • ¾ cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup ranch dressing

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 bunch celery, cut into 4-inch pieces

  • 1 (8 ounce) box chicken-flavored crackers

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Heat chicken and hot pepper sauce in a skillet over medium heat until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and ranch dressing. Cook and stir until well blended and warm, 3 to 5 minutes.

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  3. Mix in 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, and transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over top.

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  4. Cover and cook on Low until dip is hot and bubbly, about 35 minutes.

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  5. Serve with celery sticks and crackers.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

284Calories
23g Fat
9g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe20
Calories284
% Daily Value *
Total Fat23g29%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Cholesterol54mg18%
Sodium552mg24%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Dietary Fiber1g3%
Total Sugars2g
Protein11g22%
Vitamin C2mg2%
Calcium98mg8%
Iron1mg5%
Potassium161mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip (2024)

FAQs

What is Buffalo Chicken Dip made of? ›

This Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is an easy classic that features three different layers of flavors including chicken (use canned or rotisserie!) mixed with your favorite buffalo sauce (I always go for Frank's RedHot!), cream cheese, ranch dressing and, of course, lots of cheese!

What goes best with Buffalo Chicken Dip? ›

What Goes Best with Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Tortilla chips.
  • Frito Scoops.
  • Mini sweet peppers sliced in half.
  • Carrot sticks or chips.
  • Celery sticks.
  • Simple Mills Almond or Pita Crackers.
  • Cucumber slices.
  • Any additional veggies you can think of! Sliced radish would be great.

How do you keep Buffalo Chicken Dip from getting greasy? ›

Buffalo Chicken Dip Tips

Use all-white meat chicken. This will cut down on the amount of grease in your dip. Use freshly shredded cheese (or a pre-shredded brand with cream cheese in the mix like Krafts Creamy Melt cheese). Serve this dip hot right out of the oven if you are adding cheese to the top.

Why does Buffalo Chicken Dip separate? ›

Why does buffalo chicken dip separate? Overcooking is the most common culprit in the separation as is cooking too hot too fast. That's why the slow cooker is the best method for keeping your buffalo chicken dip in the perfect way.

What is original buffalo sauce made of? ›

In its simplest form, buffalo wing sauce is a just a combination of cayenne pepper hot sauce and butter. My recipe calls for a few additional ingredients to help balance the flavors, but it's still very straightforward. If you keep a bottle of Frank's RedHot in your fridge, you can whip it up anytime!

Can you eat buffalo chicken dip for dinner? ›

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect snack or dinner. This easy recipe is a family classic, and you'll find yourself wishing you doubled the recipe!

Why is my buffalo chicken dip runny? ›

Buffalo chicken dip can be runny if you use a reduced fat cream cheese. It can also be runny if you use too much ranch dressing or not enough chicken. You can thicken the dip by adding more shredded chicken, or even more cubes of full fat cream cheese or even more shredded cheddar cheese.

What is KFC buffalo sauce? ›

The dipping sauce mashup that KFC debuted in late 2022 combines a smooth and creamy ranch sauce with the sour heat of cayenne pepper sauce.

How to thicken up buffalo chicken dip? ›

How do you thicken buffalo chicken dip? The short and happy answer: cheese! And this cheese dip calls for three varieties: cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and blue cheese. Cream cheese is the hero that thickens this dip and gives it texture.

Can you eat buffalo chicken dip that sat out all night? ›

If you reheat food that was forgotten on the counter overnight or was left out all day, will it be safe to eat? TWO HOURS is the MAXIMUM time perishable foods should be at room temperature (ONE HOUR at temperatures 90 degrees F and higher). This INCLUDES the time they're on the table during your meal.

How to tell if buffalo chicken dip is bad? ›

Bad buffalo chicken dip often develops a sour or off smell. If the dip has been sitting out for several hours at room temperature, especially during a party or event, it's best to toss it as the risk of foodborne illness grows with time. Always store buffalo chicken dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

How do you fix too spicy Buffalo chicken dip? ›

Sweet Defeats Heat

Adding something sweet to a too-spicy dish is another great way to reduce spiciness. A sprinkle of sugar or honey should do the trick. Or add a touch of sweet ketchup. If it's a tomato-based sauce, stir in a little more tomato sauce and maybe a touch of sugar.

Can you freeze already made Buffalo chicken dip? ›

Can You Freeze Buffalo Chicken Dip? Yes, you can freeze Buffalo chicken dip for up to three months. You should be aware that, since cream cheese and ranch dressing don't freeze well, the texture might change a bit after freezing and thawing — it'll still be tasty, just not quite as delicious as it once was.

Is buffalo sauce made of beef? ›

Some people may be turned off by the name Buffalo sauce, thinking that it's a sauce made from the animal of the same name. Rest assured, Buffalo sauce does not contain any part of the buffalo animal. Many brands of Buffalo sauce are actually vegan because they use artificial butter flavoring rather than actual butter.

What makes buffalo chicken buffalo? ›

Cayenne pepper-based hot sauce, melted butter, and vinegar are the standard base of Buffalo wing sauce, which may be made mild, medium, or hot. Other ingredients are also common, although less dominant, such as Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder.

Is Buffalo chicken chicken or beef? ›

It is fried chicken (without a crumb/batter) covered in a spicy vinegar based sauce.

What is chicken dipping sauce made of? ›

Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Add Worcestershire sauce to the mayonnaise mixture and whisk until smooth. Sprinkle enough pepper over the surface of the mayonnaise mixture to cover; stir to incorporate. Repeat sprinkling and stirring of pepper once more.

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