This is the best buffalo chicken dip and it is so easy! Made with cream cheese, ranch, buffalo sauce, and two types of melty cheese, this buffalo chicken dip is the perfect party snack for football weekends. Serve it hot with tortilla chips for a quick and cheesy appetizer everyone loves.
I started making this Easy Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip for my husband during Friday and Saturday college football game days, and it quickly became our go-to appetizer for hosting friends and family. It’s one of those dips that everyone gathers around, and every time I make it, I end up doubling the recipe because the entire dish is scraped clean before halftime. Warm, cheesy, and full of buffalo flavor—this dip has officially become our game-day tradition.
Easy Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients
- 2 or 3 cups shredded chicken (we usually use rotisserie)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (regular or plant-based)
- 1 cup ranch dressing (regular or plant-based)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (we love Primal Kitchen)
- Extra hot sauce to taste (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (regular or plant-based)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (regular or plant-based)
- ⅔ cup green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment Needed
- Medium saucepan
- Mixing spoon or silicone spatula
- Measuring cups
- Knife and cutting board
- Small baking dish
- Oven
- Serving bowl or platter
- Optional: Stand mixer to quickly shred warm chicken
How To Make The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip
Step 1: Heat the Base
Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium saucepan, combine the cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo sauce over medium-low heat. Stir until smooth and fully melted.
Step 2: Add Chicken and Cheese
Once the mixture is creamy, stir in the shredded chicken, ½ cup mozzarella, and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Add extra hot sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Assemble the Dip
Pour the dip into a small baking dish. Fold in the green onions and spread into an even layer. Top with the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Step 4: Bake and Serve
Bake for 25 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and the cheese on top is melted. Serve warm with tortilla chips and garnish with extra green onions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Assemble the dip up to 24 hours in advance, cover tightly, and refrigerate. When you're ready, bake for 30–35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Rotisserie chicken is the easiest and most flavorful option, but you can also use baked chicken breasts, canned chicken, or leftover grilled chicken.
Absolutely—use plant-based cream cheese, vegan ranch, vegan mozzarella and cheddar shreds, and shredded jackfruit or vegan chicken strips in place of chicken.
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The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip (Easy & Cheesy)
Ingredients
Easy Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients
- 2 or 3 cups shredded chicken we usually use rotisserie
- 8 ounces cream cheese regular or plant-based
- 1 cup ranch dressing regular or plant-based
- 1 cup buffalo sauce we usually use the primal kitchen brand
- extra hot sauce to taste optional
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese regular or plant-based
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese regular or plant-based
- ⅔ cup green onions
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
How To Make Easy Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- In a medium saucepan, add your cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo sauce and bring the contents to medium-low heat. Stir well and once fully combined, add your shredded chicken, ½ cup mozzarella, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Option to add more hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir well and once the mixture is combined, add it to a small baking dish. Fold in green onions and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted. Enjoy warm and top with more fresh green onions. We serve this with tortilla chips!
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