Buffalo Chicken Dip is so easy to make in the Crockpot and in the oven – instructions for both methods are included! Either way you prep it, this dip is boldly flavored with ingredients like buffalo hot sauce, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder and more. There’s also just enough cream cheese to make it SO creamy!
Buffalo Chicken Dip
This easy dip is everyones favorite and the first one to go at parties! I’ve been serving this dip at parties, game days, and potlucks for years and I’ve never seen anything disappear quite as quick. It’s a thick and creamy buffalo dip that’s packed with tender chicken – what’s not to love? The best part (besides how amazing it is) is just how easy it is to toss together. Whether you use your slow cooker or toss it in the oven, you’re going to love making this effortless buffalo dip right before the party starts! It’s as low-stress as can be and always gets me more compliments than anything else.
If you’re looking for more game day dips try out our Fried Pickle Dip and Hot Sausage Dip too!
What is Buffalo Chicken Dip Made of?
It’s a simple mixture of cream cheese, cooked and shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, dry ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and buffalo sauce. I’ve tested and perfected the amounts of these ingredients over the years to make sure it’s the best!
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Oven
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix everything together. Mix together the softened cream cheese, shredded chicken, ranch mix, garlic powder, shredded cheese, and buffalo sauce.
- Bake. Pour the dip into a 9×9 inch baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Note that you can also make this in the crockpot and full directions for both methods are in the recipe card below.
Can I Make Buffalo Dip Ahead of Time?
Yes! You can make this dip ahead and heat it up later. Simply combine all ingredients as listed. Then, pour it all into a container with a tight fitting lid or a large zip-lock bag. Refrigerate for up to 3 days before cooking and serving. When ready to reheat, preheat your oven to 375°F, pour the dip into an oven safe dish, and bake till hot!
Ingredients for Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Shredded Chicken: For this recipe, I like to use a rotisserie chicken when possible. It’s already cooked and easy to shred and get into the slow cooker quickly. You can also use canned chicken if that is your preference. I’m also fond of keeping this Crockpot Shredded Chicken on hand for dips like this!
- Cream Cheese: Soften your cream cheese and cut into cubes before mixing up your dip. Softened cream cheese is always the best option if possible. However, if you’re short on time simply cut the cream cheese into cubes first. This will ensure that it melts smoothly into the dip.
- Ranch Dressing Mix: Make sure you’re using the dry powder and not ranch dressing. You just want to add flavor, not alter the consistency.
- Garlic Powder: Add more or less as you see fit.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: In a rush, bagged shredded cheddar cheese works just fine. However, I love using freshly grated cheddar whenever I can – it’s got better consistency and flavor.
- Buffalo Hot Sauce: Any brand works just fine. So far, I’ve yet to try a buffalo sauce that I didn’t like! I do typically use Franks Red Hot Buffalo. Just make sure you’re using buffalo and not just regular hot sauce.
- Optional: You can serve this dip with any crackers, chips, and veggies that you like the best. Some of my favorites are tortilla chips, nacho chips (Doritos), Ritz crackers are great, and for veggies we really love celery and carrots!
Enjoy!
~Nichole
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Cooked Shredded Chicken
- 8 Ounces Cream Cheese, Softened and Cubed
- 1 (1 Ounce Package) Dry Ranch Dressing Mix
- 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Buffalo Hot Sauce
Instructions
CROCKPOT METHOD:
- In a 2 quart or larger slow cooker add the shredded chicken, cream cheese, dry ranch mix, garlic powder, 1 1/2 Cups of the shredded cheese and stir well to combine.
- Top the mixture with the remaining shredded cheese. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 1-2 hours until hot and bubbly.
OVEN BAKED METHOD:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl mix together the softened cream cheese, shredded chicken, ranch mix, garlic powder, 1 1/2 Cups of the shredded cheese, and buffalo sauce.
- Pour the dip into a 9×9 inch baking dish and spread out evenly then top with the remaining cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Not only it great dip but also makes great quesadillas
Can this dip be made a day ahead? And if so, what suggestions do you have for reheating the day of? Thank you
Sure, you can mix it up a day before and then just reheat it in your slow cooker as directed in the recipe. Should work just fine! 🙂
How much time if baked in the oven?
I’d say maybe about 20 minutes or so, just until it’s heated through.
Which buffalo sauce do you recommend ? Franks?
Frank’s is a great one! 🙂
I’ve never made anything like this before. Tasted great and easy to make!
The dip was AMAZING. I used canned chicken and was a little scared but it came out so nicely and creamy! Super easy and overall amazing recipe!
canned chicken how many cans? i want to do that but weary
This Recipe came out great! So creamy and delicious. Yummy! And soooo easy to make. I served mine with celery, crackers and plain white rice. I saw a few people pile the dip ontop of the rice like a curry dish. I tried it, and it was also delicious that way!
I’m concerned this won’t be creamy enough with just the packet of dry ranch. How did it turn out for you guys? Did you have to add mayo?
It’s creamy because of the cream cheese. I’m sure you could add mayo if you’d like.
Wow, did not expect the dip to be the best I’ve ever made. It really is the best recipe!!
Thank you, Emily! 🙂
I learned that the creamy-ness depends on how finely you shred the chicken but even if you don’t shred it that fine this recipe still comes out really creamy!
My husband make this all the time he usually add some Ranch or Blue cheese dressing to the mix.
You can add Ranch dressing instead of the seasoning.
I make mine with ranch dressing/dip instead. Usually never any left overs! I also top it with more cheese towards the end then serve it with scoops chis
One of my favorite things do with this dip Is it take jalapenos cut them in half take out the seeds stuff them with the dip then wrap them in bacon and put me oven or your air fryer until the bacon is crisp.
That’s a good idea, I think I’ll try it for this year’s Christmas party.
Ohh I’m so happy I found this recipe. I’ve been craving buffalo chicken lately and this is perfect! And I’m overstocked on chips anyway!
Great excuse to use up those chips! 🙂