EASY BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP

This easy buffalo chicken dip is made using rotisserie chicken, a blend of cheeses and a dry ranch seasoning packet baked until hot and bubbly.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

This easy buffalo chicken dip is the perfect snack or appetizer.

I’ve made this dip for so many parties, football Sundays and relaxing hangouts at home.

Everyone just absolutely loves it and I love making it, too.

This easy recipe has become an entertaining staple in my home for sure.

It’s usually one of the first things to get eaten whenever I serve it at parties.

I hope you give this recipe a try. I know that you’ll love it just as much as my family and I do.

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What cheese should I use for this easy buffalo chicken dip?

I really like a combination of cheddar cheese and mozzarella for this dip recipe but the choice is yours.

This recipe isn’t spicy but definitely has a little kick from the buffalo wing sauce.

If you’d like to spice it up even more, try some pepper jack cheese.

Any kind of cheese you’d like to use here will work. Just be sure to shred the cheese yourself.

Do I really have to shred the cheese myself?

Yes, absolutely! 

This is the one thing that I’d really urge you not to take a shortcut on.

Pre-shredded bagged cheese has chemicals in it like cellulose.

This keeps the cheese from clumping but it also prevents it from melting properly.

Shred the cheese off the block and the chicken dip will be much creamier.

Easy Buffalo chicken dip variations

After seeing some different versions of this recipe posted online that I make mine a little different.

Some people use Franks Red Hot sauce instead of wing sauce in their recipes. Feel free to use that if you’d like.

Instead of the dry ranch seasoning packet, I’ve also seen people use about a half a cup of either blue cheese or ranch dressing mixed into the dip before it’s baked.

This makes it a little less thick than my version. Feel free to give that a try, also.

Other easy dip recipes

If you like super easy dip recipes like this one, here are some others that I know you will love, too.

• Pepperoni pizza dip
• 3 ingredient chili dip
• Beef queso
• Applebees spinach and artichoke dip

Tips for softening cream cheese

Lots of recipes call for softened cream cheese and there are a few ways that you can do it.

First, just take it out of the fridge and toss it onto the counter for about 30 minutes. That’s all there is to it! The cream cheese will be perfect after that time.

Second, you can add it (still sealed) to a bowl of warm water. This method will take even faster. About 10-15 minutes.

And last but not least, you can always use the trusty microwave. Take the cream cheese out of the package and place it onto a plate. Microwave it for 30 seconds – 1 minute and you’re done!

Easy buffalo chicken dip ingredients

• Rotisserie chicken
• Frank’s Red Hot Wing sauce
• Cheddar cheese, shredded
• Mozzarella cheese, melted
• Dry ranch seasoning packet
• Garlic powder
• Cream cheese, softened
• Parsley for garnish (optional)
• Tortilla chips.

Instructions

First, shred all of the chicken off of the rotisserie chicken and place it in a large bowl.

Then, add the softened cream cheese, wing sauce, shredded cheeses, ranch packed and garlic powder.

Now mix everything together until it’s evenly combined.

Then, place it in a baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Next, sprinkle some cheese on top and bake it in the oven at 350° for about 30 minutes.

Finally, garnish with parsley and serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!