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The BEST Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

This simple dip uses cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, shredded chicken and lots of cheese to make a one of a kind, creamy dip that is perfect for game nights and any holiday appetizer table!

Chances are you have had this style dip if you have been to any event in the last 5 years – and it’s for good reason! It has become our go-to dip to bring with us (and put out on our own entertaining table). And I love that it goes great with chips, but even better (in my opinion) with fresh, crunchy veggies!

White ceramic dish with dip surrounded by carrot sticks and tortilla chips.

Ingredients for Buffalo Chicken Dip

To make this dip you need just a few key ingredients, and thanks to my simple swap you can make this even when you don’t have chicken breasts on hand! Here are just a couple quick notes on what I like to use in this recipe (the full ingredients list can be found in the recipe card below)

Chicken

Normally this dip is made using chicken breast that you boil and then shred, and while it gives you nice shreds of chicken, it doesn’t always combine into the dip too well and you end up with some bites having more chicken than others.

A great swap is to use canned flaked chicken (I like to get the ones from Costco). They are so easy to use in this recipe, and saves you not only the cooking/shredding time but also the frustration of having little to no chicken in every bite! Trust me – these are a game changer for this dip!

Buffalo Wing Sauce

This is a personal preference, BUT I am going to tell you to use Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce. It is hands down the best one I have tried so it is what I use time after time when making this chicken dip. If you have a favorite, then use that instead!

Ceramic dish with dip on marble counter with other ingredients around it.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip with Photos!

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and if using fresh chicken breasts, boil chicken until fully cooked and then remove to cool 10 minutes before shredding.
  2. In a medium bowl combine cream cheese with buffalo wing sauce, and 1/2 of the ranch dressing. Stir until smooth.
  3. Add in the chicken and 1/2 of the shredded cheese and stir to combine.
  4. Spread into an 8″x8″ baking dish and top with remaining cheese and green onions. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly.
  5. Top with remaining ranch dressing and serve with fresh veggies and tortilla chips.

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Yield: 5 cups

The BEST Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Buffalo chicken dip in white ceramic dish with tortilla chip scooping some out.

The best creamy buffalo chicken dip - an easy dip recipe to serve with fresh veggies and tortilla chips for entertaining!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 oz) softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup ranch dressing (I prefer Hidden Valley)
  • ⅓ cup buffalo wing sauce (Frank's is preferred!)
  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast (or two cans shredded chicken)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, sliced * optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and if using fresh chicken breasts, boil until cook through.
  2. In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, half of the ranch dressing and hot sauce until smooth.
  3. Add in shredded chicken and 1.5 cups of the shredded cheese, stir to combine.
  4. Spread into an 8"x8" baking dish and top with remaining cheese and green onions.
  5. Bake for about 15 minutes or until dip is bubbly. Top with remaining ranch dressing and serve!

Notes

Serve with:

2 carrots cut into sticks
2 celery stalks cut into sticks
1 bag tortilla chips

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

0.5 cup

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 252Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 593mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 13g

*Please note that nutritional values are not always 100% accurate and are to be used as a guide.

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