If you’re looking for the easiest buffalo chicken dip to impress everyone at your next game day party, this is it! This creamy, cheesy, and perfectly spicy buffalo chicken dip recipe is the ultimate bowl party food. Loaded with shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, and melty cheese, it’s baked until bubbling hot and ready for chips, crackers, or toasted bread.
Whether you’re hosting game day, having friends over for movie night, or just craving something indulgent, this baked buffalo chicken dip delivers every time. It’s one of those chicken dip recipes that takes minimal effort but guarantees maximum flavor.
The best part? You can prepare it ahead of time, pop it in the oven before guests arrive, and serve it fresh and gooey without breaking a sweat. This is truly a buffalo chicken dip you’ll make on repeat for every occasion.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This buffalo chicken dip hits all the right notes: creamy, tangy, spicy, and cheesy. It’s simple enough for beginners but tastes like something from your favorite restaurant appetizer menu. It’s hearty enough to satisfy a crowd and pairs with just about anything—tortilla chips, celery sticks, crackers, or toasted baguette slices. Plus, cleanup is easy since everything comes together in one oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded chicken: Use boiled or rotisserie chicken. Rotisserie is quicker and adds a smoky flavor, while boiled chicken gives a cleaner taste. Shred it finely so it mixes evenly.
- 1 cup Frank’s RedHot Original hot sauce: The signature flavor of buffalo dip. Adjust the amount if you prefer it milder.
- 1 ½ blocks cream cheese (softened): Let it sit at room temperature for smoother mixing. You can substitute with low-fat cream cheese if preferred.
- ¾ cup ranch dressing: Balances the heat and adds creamy tang. Swap for blue cheese dressing for a sharper flavor, or use sour cream for a lighter version.
- 1 ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese: Sharp cheddar gives a bold, cheesy bite. Always shred your own for better melting.
- 1 ¼ cup colby monterey jack cheese blend: Melts beautifully and adds a mild creamy finish.
- (Optional) Chopped green onions or parsley: For garnish and a pop of color.
- (Optional) Blue cheese crumbles: Sprinkle on top for extra punch.
How To Make Oven Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the chicken: If not using rotisserie, boil chicken breasts for about 25–30 minutes until cooked through. Shred with two forks.
Combine chicken and sauce: In a 10-inch cast iron skillet (or any oven-safe pan), heat the shredded chicken and hot sauce over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir to coat evenly.
Add the cream cheese and ranch: Drop in the cubed cream cheese and ranch dressing. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Add cheese: Remove from heat, then stir in half of the shredded cheddar and half of the colby jack blend. Mix well.
Top with remaining cheese: Spread evenly and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
Bake: Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the top is golden.
Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and top with green onions, parsley, or blue cheese crumbles if desired. Serve hot with chips, crackers, bread slices, or veggie sticks.
Storage Tips
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–5 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until hot.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating at 400°F until fully heated.
Serving Ideas
- Perfect for Super Bowl parties or any game-day gathering.
- Serve it in a cast iron skillet or a nice baking dish straight from the oven.
- Pair with tortilla chips, celery, carrots, or toasted baguette slices.
- Add a drizzle of extra hot sauce on top for those who love more heat.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use canned chicken?
Yes. While fresh or rotisserie chicken gives the best texture, canned chicken works fine for a quick version. Drain it well before mixing.
2. Can I make it ahead of time?
Definitely. Assemble the dip up to a day ahead, cover, refrigerate, and bake just before serving.
3. What’s the best way to reheat it?
Reheat in the oven at 375°F for 10–15 minutes until hot and bubbly. Avoid microwaving for too long, as it can make the cheese oily.
4. How can I make it less spicy?
Use less hot sauce or mix in more ranch dressing. You can also add an extra ½ block of cream cheese to tone down the heat.
5. Can I serve this cold?
It’s meant to be served hot and melty, but if you have leftovers, it’s still delicious chilled as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.
Easy Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This oven-baked buffalo chicken dip is creamy, cheesy, and perfectly spicy—loaded with shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch, and melted cheese. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for Super Bowl parties or any gathering. Serve hot with chips, crackers, or veggies for a quick and irresistible game-day dip.
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Ingredients
3 cups 3 shredded chicken (I used shredded chicken breast), boiled/cooked
1 cup 1 Frank’s RedHot Original hot sauce
1 1/2 1 1/2 blocks cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened to room temperature
3/4 cup 3/4 ranch dressing
1 1/4 cup 1 1/4 shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/4 cup 1 1/4 colby monterey jack cheese blend
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- In a 10-inch cast iron skillet(or any oven safe skillet) over medium heat, heat the already cooked and shredded chicken with the hot sauce. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the blocks of cream cheese and ranch dressing. Stir to combine and continue to cook until fully heated through and the cream cheese is well incorporated.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, then mix in half of the shredded cheddar and colby monterey jack cheeses, stirring until combined. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Transfer the cast iron skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, just until the mixture is hot and starts to bubble around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and garnish green onions or parsley.
Notes
- If you do not have an oven safe skillet, you can still cook this dip in a regular pan and then transfer it to a baking dish before topping it with more cheese.
- Using room temperature cream cheese will help it to incorporate into the dip quicker.
- Swap out the ranch dressing for blue cheese dressing or even sour cream if desired