Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect appetizer for every gathering or party. This buffalo chicken dip is a taste of heaven with every bite. Our crowd favorite appetizer combines chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch, and cream cheese to make the perfect dish for any occasion. It’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering like it always is at ours.
This version of easy buffalo chicken dip is one of our favorite appetizers to take to any gathering. In fact, you know my family loves this cheesy dip recipe so much that I have since adapted it into our buffalo chicken pasta recipe. No matter if it is a football tailgating party or a holiday gathering it’s the number one appetizer people love.
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Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
This buffalo chicken dip is one of the top 5 most popular recipes on our entire site! It’s an easy appetizer that’s perfect for a party or to watch the big game. We’ve made it simple to make so that it can be prepared last minute if necessary and only takes 20 minutes of your time.
This version of easy buffalo chicken dip is one of our favorite appetizers to take to any gathering. I use ranch dressing because it is a perfect compliment to the hot sauce and adds incredible flavor. As one of our top recipes, people rave about this appetizer every time they serve it and I hope you will too.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe for Buffalo Chicken Dip
I have so many favorite reasons why I love this easy recipe.
- Few ingredients – just 5 simple ingredients are needed for this recipe
- Pantry ready – It’s easy to keep these ingredients on hand at any given day I can whip up this crowd favorite appetizer for everyone to enjoy.
- Simple instructions – My other favorite part about this easy party dip is that is so simple to make. With a few very basic steps your appetizer is prepped and in the oven.
Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients
- Canned Chicken – It is the perfect amount of chicken and it’s always ready. I always have canned chicken in the pantry so I can whip up this recipe any time. If you prefer you can use cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- Frank’s Buffalo Sauce – Frank’s buffalo sauce is the best. I always have an extra bottle in the pantry so we can make this recipe whenever we feel like it.
- Ranch Dressing – Ranch gives a coolness to the recipe. In fact, I have heard that it helps cool down the buffalo sauce a bit. I feel like it helps add to the creaminess of the dip.
- Cream Cheese – This completed the dip and adds an incredible creamy texture.
- Cheddar Cheese – You can use any variety of cheddar cheese, I tend to use sharp for a more intense cheese flavor, but mild and medium work great too. Be sure to use a block of cheese and shred it yourself because it melts better than pre-shredded cheeses.
Should I Use Canned Chicken in Buffalo Chicken Dip?
Yes, canned chicken works well in this dip, so don’t be afraid to pop open the can and use it. Whenever I am using canned meats I do rinse the meat several times just because it has been sitting in the can for a bit.
If you prefer, you can use chicken breasts or a rotisserie chicken or even boiled chicken for this dish.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in Oven
Step One: Combine Ingredients
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together ingredients until incorporated.
Step Two: Bake
- Spray a 9 x 9 or 8 x 8 oven-safe baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour chicken mixture into baking dish and bake 20 minutes or until heated through.
- Remove from oven and stir.
- Serve with corn chips, crackers, or celery and vegetables.
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Replace the canned chicken with shredded rotisserie chicken. You can also easily boil a few chicken breasts and shred them. The canned chicken is super easy and fast, but either way this recipe is a winner.
- Add blue cheese. You can add about 1/2 cup of blue cheese crumbles into the dip before you bake it. This adds another flavor layer and mixes perfectly with the buffalo sauce.
How to Make This Recipe for Buffalo Chicken Dip in a Crockpot
If you are hoping to make buffalo chicken dip in the crockpot it’s really easy. Add all the ingredients in the crockpot (saving half of the cheese for the top) then cook on low for about 3-4 hours. Then give it a really good stir and then add the rest of the cheese. Once this cheese is melted turn your crockpot to warm until ready to serve. Here’s our full buffalo chicken dip crockpot recipe.
How to Make this Buffalo Chicken Dip Oven Recipe Ahead of Time
If you want to prepare this dish ahead of time you can get it all prepped and ready to go the night before or the morning of your gathering. It’s best to combine and cook all the ingredients and then pour it into the oven safe casserole dish and then add the cheese. Cover it in foil and put it in the refrigerator.
About 30 minutes before you are going to cook the buffalo chicken dip, place it on the counter. Cook with the foil on for about 20 minutes and then remove the foil for about 10-15 minutes. You will know it is done when the dip is bubbling.
What to Serve with this Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe (Oven Method)
There are a variety of things you can serve with your buffalo chicken dip recipe such as
• Carrot sticks
• Celery sticks
• Crackers such as Wheat Thins or Ritz Crackers
• Chips like tortilla or corn chips
How to Store this Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
How long does buffalo chicken dip last in the fridge?
Buffalo chicken dip can typically last in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days when stored in an airtight container.
Can you freeze Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip?
Yes, if you have any leftovers from the buffalo chicken dip you can freeze it in a freezer-safe container.
When you are ready to enjoy again, just thaw and reheat in the microwave.
Buffalo Chicken Dip in Oven FAQs
Is this recipe for Buffalo Chicken Dip Keto Friendly?
Yes, this buffalo chicken dip appetizer is keto friendly. Rather than crackers and chips serve with vegetables to dip.
What Crackers are Good for Buffalo Chicken Dip?
Buffalo chicken dip is versatile and can be good with your favorite crackers. Tortilla chips are our favorite, but you can also use club crackers and Ritz crackers. Just make sure it’s a sturdy cracker that can hold the dip.
Why is My Buffalo Chicken Dip Soupy?
If your buffalo chicken dip turns out runny, don’t worry, it happens. It could be because the chicken had too much moisture, you used too many liquid ingredients, or the cheese wasn’t quite right. First, make sure the cream cheese is nice and soft before baking.
If it’s still too watery, you can do two things: either pour off some of the excess liquid, or you can mix a little cornstarch with water (called a slurry) and add it to the dip. Be sure to taste it and adjust the seasonings if needed.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip (Oven Recipe)
Equipment
- 9 x 9 baking dish
Ingredients
- 12.5 ounces chicken canned, drained
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce we use Frank's
- 1/2 cup Ranch dressing
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature, 1 block
- 1/2 cup sharp shredded cheese
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In medium-sized bowl, mix together ingredients until incorporated.12.5 ounces chicken, 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce, 1/2 cup Ranch dressing, 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup sharp shredded cheese
- Spray a 9 x 9 or 8 x 8 oven-safe baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour chicken mixture into baking dish and put in oven. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and stir.
- Serve with corn chips, crackers, or celery and vegetables.
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Comments & Reviews
Terri Donnelly says
hi do you cook at 350 or 450 you have two different temp
Karen says
It should be 350. I make this often.
Laura says
You don’t state what size can of chicken to use. Can you please advise?
Wanda Byrd says
How many servings are in the Buffalo chicken dip?
Hugh Jass says
Almost burnt down my house making this recipe perfect for the whole family
Chloe says
If I’m making two batches at the same time in a crockpot can I still set it on low and cook it for four hours
Tiffany says
Delicious