Buffalo Chicken Dip
This homemade, warm Buffalo Chicken Dip is easy, hearty and delicious. Made with a rotisserie chicken, it's a great warm appetizer for any occasion, whether it's a fall tailgate or a get-together any time of year.
Buffalo Chicken Dip with Rotisserie Chicken
The other night we were able to host some friends over to eat dinner and watch some football and it really got me thinking about The Big Game coming up soon. This buffalo chicken dip will definitely be on our menu!
There are certain foods that just remind you of football. The foods are usually easy-to-eat finger foods, so that your hands are free for a drink or for throwing your hands in the air for a touchdown!
One food that always comes to mind when I'm thinking about a football party is any kind of dip. I love having a few to choose from to go with a bowl of scoop-shaped tortilla chips, which are my favorite chips for dipping.
I love making this Skillet Sausage Dip and this Jalapeño Popper Dip, but Buffalo Chicken Dip might be my new favorite.
2024 Update: I updated this post with some photos, plus new tips and tricks for making the best buffalo chicken dip EVER.
Why you'll love this recipe
Buffalo Chicken Dip is always a hit at parties! This go-to appetizer recipe takes a few shortcuts, but no one will notice. It's SOOO good, and here's why:
- This dip is quick and easy! It comes together in less than 20 minutes.
- Adjust it based on your preferred spice level.
- Make it with rotisserie chicken so you don't have to prepare chicken, too!
I'm usually not one to run for the buffalo sauce dishes, but this buffalo chicken dip has the perfect amount of spice (and can be easily made spicier if desired) and it's super easy to make. AND it's the perfect party appetizer. That's three wins in my book!
This recipe is the ultimate shareable dish to take to potlucks or bring out for game night, Sunday game day, football season or any large gathering.
Love buffalo flavor? You'll love these Air Fryer Buffalo Wings!
Ingredients
This delicious dip has only five simple ingredients — another win! Here's what to grab at the grocery store:
- rotisserie chicken: This is my favorite shortcut. Shred it up well to mix into this recipe.
- cream cheese: I usually use low-fat or fat-free, but you can use full-fat or Neufchatel too.
- hot sauce: You can use your favorite. A popular choice is Frank's hot sauce.
- dry ranch dressing mix: You can use a store-bought packet or feel free to make your own ranch seasoning mix.
- plain Greek yogurt: It can be full-fat or no-fat. Chobani and Fage are two of my favorites.
I like to present mine with some extra toppings after it comes out of the oven. I usually add sliced green onions, feta cheese or blue cheese crumbles — and extra hot sauce. Creamy ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing can also be drizzled on top. It's totally up to you!
You can even top this creamy dip with shredded cheddar cheese before baking it if you like lots of cheese.
And don't forget to stock up on dippers! Think corn chips, fresh veggies and crusty bread. Scroll down for my ultimate list.
Substitutions
While I love a rotisserie chicken shortcut, I also love using leftover chicken in this recipe. I often make it with leftover grilled chicken or pan-seared chicken thighs.
You can use sour cream instead of the Greek yogurt.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip
A lot of the battle when trying to pull together a menu for a big football party is trying to coordinate how to get it all cooked on time. The beauty of this recipe is that it comes together in under 20 minutes from start to finish.
Even though it's made in the oven, it doesn't take long which means your kitchen will stay cool even once guests are arriving! (A must for us in Arizona!) Here's how to make this recipe:
First, go ahead and preheat your oven to 350°F.
Then grab a medium mixing bowl and combine the cream cheese, ranch packet, hot sauce and Greek yogurt until well combined. I use a wooden spoon or a spatula.
Hot Tip: If the cream cheese is hard to mix, microwave it for a few seconds and try again, but it's best to start with softened cream cheese.
Next, add in the shredded chicken and stir to combine well.
Pour the mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish and spread it around evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the dip is bubbling and hot throughout.
If desired, top with sliced green onions or crumbles of blue cheese. Serve hot!
One thing you need to know: Since buffalo chicken dip contains cheese, it shouldn't sit at room temperature for more than 2 hours after baking. If you would like to have it on hand for longer, you can transfer the baked dip to a slow cooker set to the "keep warm" setting.
Tips & Tricks
If you're planning to get friends together for the big game, make sure this dip is on your list. Better yet, go ahead and make a practice round tonight because it's that easy and totally delicious!
For this dip, I used a rotisserie chicken which made the prep so easy because the majority of the cooking was already done for me. There's something so satisfying about shredding a rotisserie chicken by hand!
I also recommend making sure you have softened cream cheese before you start. It makes it so much easier to work with! Here's a great tutorial for softening cream cheese.
What to Dip in Buffalo Chicken Dip
This easy Buffalo Chicken Dip goes with just about everything. Try it with one of these options for dippers:
- tortilla chips: A classic! My faves are the scoops kind.
- potato chips: Be sure they are somewhat thicker or they might break.
- bread: Buy a sliced baguette the day of your event for the freshest taste.
- veggies: Try celery sticks, broccoli florets, bell pepper slices, cucumber slices, cauliflower florets or carrot sticks.
What to Do With Leftover Buffalo Chicken Dip
Got leftovers? No problem. Buffalo Chicken Dip can be used in so many ways.
You could always warm it up and enjoy it as a dip again later. Heat the oven to 250°F (130°C) and bake for about 15 minutes or until warmed through.
If you have leftover dip after the get together, you can also put a scoop on a roll or sandwich and make a buffalo chicken sandwich with it!
Try buffalo chicken tacos. Put warm scoops on hard corn taco shells and top with green onions and blue cheese.
Or you could stir it into some pasta or even mac & cheese for a spicy twist.
FAQ
Since buffalo chicken dip contains cheese, it shouldn't sit at room temperature for more than 2 hours after baking. If you would like to have it on hand for longer, you can transfer the baked dip to a slow cooker set to the u0022keep warmu0022 setting.
Store buffalo chicken dip in an airtight, food-safe container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Preheat the oven to 250°F and bake the dip in an oven-safe dish for about 15 minutes or until warmed through.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅓ to ½ cup hot sauce to taste, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 green onions sliced, for topping
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, ranch packet, hot sauce and Greek yogurt until well combined. (If the cream cheese is still too hard to mix, you can microwave it for a few seconds and try again.)
- Add in the shredded chicken and combine well.
- Transfer the mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until dip is bubbly and hot throughout.
- If desired, top with sliced green onions or crumbled blue cheese and serve hot!
Notes
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- ¾ tablespoon onion flakes
- ¾ tablespoon dried dill
- ½ tablespoon pink sea salt (if substituting table salt, use ~⅜ tbsp)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried lemon or chili powder (both optional)
Buffalo chicken dip is my FAVORITE, and I love that you used real chicken in this! I would love some of this for next weekend!
YUM YUM! I haven't had buffalo chicken dip in forever! I must try this!
xo, Shell
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Yum!! Definitely saving this one for Super Bowl weekend!
I love any hearty dip for parties or game day. This buffalo dip would definitely work perfectly. [client]
Ooh yum! I love buffalo chicken dip, but I usually use canned chicken. Using a rotisserie chicken would be so much better!
OMG I love buffalo chicken dip and this recipe looks especially tasty! 🙂
Erica
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