Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Cheesy creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect game day snack. This easy recipe is a family classic, and you'll find yourself wishing you doubled the recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 lbchicken breasts
cooked and shredded
- 8 ozcream cheese
softened
- 1 csour cream
- ½ cbuffalo sauce
frank's red hots is my favorite
- 1 ½ cshredded cheddar cheese
divided
- 2 tbspblue cheese dressing
or ranch, for garnish
- fritos scoops
baguette slices, carrot/celery, for dipping
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo sauce, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- 2
Mix with a large spatula until fully combined. Spread in the bottom of a 1.5 qt baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over the top.
- 3
Bake in a 350 degree F oven, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 4
Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with blue cheese or ranch dressing. Serve with baguette slices, Fritos scoops, and/or carrots and celery. ENJOY!
About this Recipe
The Ultimate Cheesy Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip for Game Day
Get ready to become the MVP of any gathering with this Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe! Perfectly cheesy creamy and packed with all the zesty flavor you love from Buffalo wings, this easy recipe is destined to become a game day snack classic in your home. Forget wishing you doubled it – you’ll want to make a giant batch every time.
What makes this Buffalo Chicken Dip truly special is its incredible balance of flavors and textures. We combine tender, shredded chicken with rich cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and the iconic kick of Buffalo sauce (Frank's RedHot is a personal favorite for that authentic taste!). Layered with plenty of shredded cheddar cheese, every scoop is a symphony of savory, spicy, and utterly satisfying goodness. It's an appetizer that consistently disappears first, leaving everyone asking for the recipe.
Tips for the Perfect Dip
- Chicken Prep: For ultimate convenience, use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and shred it. It saves a ton of prep time without sacrificing flavor. Alternatively, simply boil or bake chicken breasts until cooked through, then shred them with two forks.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of Buffalo sauce to your liking. If you prefer it milder, start with less and add more to taste. For an extra kick, a dash of cayenne pepper can be stirred in.
- Serving Suggestions: This glorious dip is incredibly versatile for dipping! Our favorites include Fritos Scoops for maximum scooping power, crisp celery and carrot sticks for a refreshing crunch, or slices of toasted baguette. The cool blue cheese dressing (or ranch!) drizzled on top adds a perfect finishing touch, cutting through the richness beautifully.
While this recipe bakes up quickly in the oven, it's also fantastic made in a slow cooker or Crockpot for keeping warm during longer events, making it ideal for tailgates and parties. No matter how you serve it, this cheesy chicken dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!