The Buffalo chicken dip The recipe is as easy to make as it is to eat! Simply whip up a base, top with delicious chicken and spices, then bake for your hungry crowd.
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Simple and easy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe
Get the game started with this awesome Super Bowl Buffalo Chicken Dip! It’s so cheesy and delicious that your friends and family will want to taste it every playthrough. Be the party to beat with this game-winning Super Bowl snack.
Recipe Highlights
- “Super” simple equipment. All you need are a few common kitchen items like bowls and spoons.
- “Super” quickly prepared. It only takes 35 minutes, and that includes baking time!
- “Super” spicy. Nobody will be able to resist this wonderful combination of cheese, chicken and your favorite wing sauce.
Ingredients you need, substitutions and notes
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts and detailed instructions (scroll down).
- Cream cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese. Low-fat and spreadable cream cheese can separate and affect how well your dip sets.
- Sour cream: You can use either full-fat or light sour cream in this recipe.
- Cooked Chicken Breast: Save time and grab a fried chicken when you’re at the grocery store—it’s pre-seasoned and delicious.
- Buffalo Wing Sauce: I used Frank’s Red Hot brand, but you can use your own favorite brand.
- Ranch or Blue Cheese Salad Dressing: The brand doesn’t matter, but the delicious taste of these dressings is important to the flavor of this epic Super Bowl snack.
- Colby Monterey Jack Cheese: This mild and deliciously melt-in-the-mouth cheese makes for a smooth and creamy dip. I usually buy this cheese at my local Walmart. If you can’t find it, you can use half Colby and half Monterey Jack.
- Cheddar cheese: You can substitute mozzarella if you prefer.
- Blue Cheese (optional): If you love the bite of blue cheese, then don’t skip this ingredient. If you are unsure, you can either omit this ingredient entirely.
- Spring onions or chives: These contrast perfectly with the rich base of sour cream and cream cheese.
How to make Buffalo Chicken Dip step by step
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts and detailed instructions (scroll down).
- Mix together the cream cheese and sour cream
Mix cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl, then scrape into a 1-quart casserole dish.
- Add the cooked chicken
Coat with chicken, wing sauce and salad dressing, then sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake
Bake until the cheese melts.
- Garnish & serve
Garnish with optional blue cheese and spring onions. Serve with your choice of side dishes (read some of my favorites below).
recipe tips
Stir the cream cheese and sour cream vigorously for the smoothest possible result.
Bring all ingredients to room temperature before assembly.
It’s best to grate the cheese yourself, store-bought grated cheese has a coating that causes it to not melt as well.
For an extra spicy dipYou can use more buffalo sauce or sprinkle some cayenne pepper on top.
Get ahead. Arrange the dip in the casserole dish as directed, then cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge. When ready to bake and serve, remove the plastic and bake until melted!
Storage and reheating instructions
The leftover dip can be wrapped in cling film and kept in the fridge for 2-3 days. It thickens as it cools, but softens and melts again when heated. Reheat smaller amounts in the microwave or use the oven for larger portions.
frequently asked Questions
This dip makes 8-10 servings for your Super Bowl fans.
After 4 hours, leftovers should be covered and refrigerated.
Yes, or tripled!
Absolutely! Arrange the dip in the casserole dish as directed, then cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge. When ready to bake and serve, remove the plastic and bake until melted!
I do not recommend freezing this creamy dip as all of the creamy components can separate upon thawing.
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Recipe card 📖
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
The Buffalo chicken dip The recipe is as easy to make as it is to eat! Simply whip up a base, top with delicious chicken and spices, then bake for your hungry crowd.
instructions
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Preheat oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Arrange the oven rack in the center of the oven.
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In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Put aside.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture in an ungreased flat 1-qt. Baking pan. Then layer with cooked chicken, wing sauce and salad dressing. Sprinkle with cheese.
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Bake uncovered until cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes.
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Garnish immediately with blue cheese and spring onions, if using. Serve with slices of bread, celery ribs, or tortilla chips.
Save on computer: The leftover dip can be wrapped in cling film and kept in the fridge for 2-3 days. It thickens as it cools, but softens and melts again when heated. Reheat smaller amounts in the microwave or use the oven for larger portions.
Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese: I usually buy this cheese at my local Walmart. If you can’t find it, you can use half Colby and half Monterey Jack.
Recipe tips:
- Stir the cream cheese and sour cream vigorously for the smoothest possible result.
- Bring all ingredients to room temperature before assembly.
- It is best to grate the cheese yourself; Store-bought shredded cheese has a coating that means it doesn’t melt as well.
- For an extra spicy dip, you can use more buffalo sauce or sprinkle some cayenne pepper on top.
- Get ahead. Arrange the dip in the casserole dish as directed, then cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge. When ready to bake and serve, remove the plastic and bake until melted!
As you prepare this recipe, please read the entire content of the post for lots of tips, tricks, variations, and FAQs.
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Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate and may vary depending on the products used.
Nourishment
Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 2GProtein: 10GFat: 19GSaturated Fatty Acids: 9GPolyunsaturated fat: 3GMonounsaturated fatty acids: 5GCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 633mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 0.01GSugar: 1GVitamin A: 496ieVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 0.3mg
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