This tangy, creamy Buffalo chicken dip tastes just like Buffalo chicken wings! Perfect for parties and game day, this chicken dip is best served hot with crackers and celery sticks. Everyone loves the results!
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
5 cups
Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients
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
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.'”
“We have made this several times and everyone gobbles it up,” raves Kim. “I took the advice of others and used a combination of cheese instead of just Cheddar. There is never any left!”
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
PROCESS 1
Gather all ingredients.
PROCESS 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.
PROCESS 3
Mix in 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, and transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over top.
PROCESS 4
Cover and cook on Low until dip is hot and bubbly, about 35 minutes.
PROCESS 5
Serve with celery sticks and crackers.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 284 | Calories |
| 23g | Fat |
| 9g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |