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A bubbling hot buffalo chicken dip in a cast iron skillet, with melted cheese stretching as a tortilla chip scoops up a bite.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe – Ready in Just 20 Minutes!

This Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold buffalo flavor! Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect appetizer for game days, parties, or any gathering. Serve it with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers for a crowd-pleasing snack!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine American, Comfort Food, Game Day
Servings 8
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie or boiled
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce or your favorite hot sauce
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika optional, for extra flavor

Instructions
 

  • Preheat & Prepare Ingredients
    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If your cream cheese is too firm, microwave it for 15-20 seconds until soft.
    Oven preheating to 375°F (190°C) with a bowl of cream cheese being microwaved to soften.
  • Mix the Dip Base
    In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Stir until smooth and well combined.
    A large bowl filled with cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and spices being stirred until smooth.
  • Add Chicken & Cheese
    Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Mix well so everything is evenly coated.
    A bowl of buffalo chicken dip mixture with shredded chicken, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese being folded in.
  • Bake Until Bubbly
    Transfer the mixture to a greased 8x8 baking dish or oven-safe skillet. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbly.
    Buffalo chicken dip in an 8x8 baking dish, bubbling hot with melted cheese in the oven.
  • Serve & Enjoy!
    Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions or extra cheese. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers.
    Freshly baked buffalo chicken dip garnished with chopped green onions and extra cheese, ready to be served.

Notes

  • Make it spicier: Add more hot sauce or mix in diced jalapeños.
  • No oven? No problem! Use a slow cooker (cook on LOW for 2-3 hours) or heat it in a stovetop pan until warm and gooey.
  • Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Keyword Buffalo Chicken Dip, Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip