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This Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is the perfect Super Bowl game day snack – it’s creamy, cheesy and spicy!
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The Super Bowl will be here before we know it. It’s the day where calories don’t count and the commercials are just as important as the game! I am crossing my fingers and toes and even my eyes that the Chief’s make it to the Super Bowl this year. While we don’t know who will be playing yet, one thing is for certain…. the day will involve snacks.
Snacks are always, always an important part of game day and this Buffalo Dip is made for the Super Bowl!
- It’s comfort food: Warm, cheesy, filling!
- Easy to share: Serve with tortilla chips, pretzel crisps and crackers and/or celery and carrots (a great low carb option!).
- Bold flavor: This recipe features the bold flavors of buffalo chicken wings but in dip form. It’s a game day classic!
This recipe calls for cooked chicken. My favorite hack is to get a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. However, you can also use leftover grilled chicken, or make shredded chicken in the Instant Pot or Slow Cooker. Some people like to use canned chicken. I personally can’t bring myself to do that, but I won’t judge if you do!
Make this Buffalo Chicken Dip for the Super Bowl – it’s a classic, fun, and spicy addition to your game day spread. For more game day ideas, take a look at my APPETIZERS AND SNACKS category, as well as my guide for The Best Sub Sandwiches for the Big Game!
As a result of making this delicious, spicy, perfect creamy dip, you will be the MVP of your game day party! Let’s head to the kitchen and make this Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip!
❤️ Ashley
HOW TO MAKE BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
prep and gather ingredients
Add all of the ingredients (except ½ of the cheese that you reserve for later) to a casserole dish. No need to mix!
bake + stir + add more cheese!
Bake for 15 minutes, then stir to combine and top with the remaining cheese.
bake a little bit longer
Bake for another 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the Buffalo Chicken dip is bubbly and delicious! Garnish with green onion.
serve
If you are serving this dip for the Super Bowl, or any other party or event, here are a few tips:
- Use a disposable aluminum baking pan (like this one).
- Make ahead of time: prep all of the ingredients and assemble the dip a day ahead of time. Then cover, refrigerate, and bake before serving.
- Slow cook alternative: add all of the ingredients (minus half of the cheese) to a slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours. 30 minutes before serving, add the remaining cheese, then cook for 30 minutes longer — until the cheese on top melts.
Don’t forget to add your favorite dippers to your grocery list. I like to serve this dip with carrot and celery sticks, crackers, tortilla chips, Pretzel crisps, and Fritos.
This spicy, creamy dip is a total crowd-pleaser and so easy to make. Perfect for the Super Bowl or any gathering, it’s guaranteed to score big with your guests. 🏈✨
Give it a try and let us know how it turned out! Did you serve it with chips, crackers, or veggies? Did you tweak the recipe? You guys totally make my day when I get your feedback in the comments or on social media. Your thoughts help me (and fellow readers) make this recipe even better!
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 8 cubes
- 2-3 cups shredded chicken, shredded or chopped
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, divided fresh grated is best
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, divided fresh is best
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning (1 packet)
- chives or green onion
- dippers: carrots, celery, crackers, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a casserole dish, add cream cheese, chicken, half the mozzarella and cheddar, ranch dressing, Frank's Red Hot buffalo sauce, and ranch seasoning (no need to stir yet).
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove and stir to combine.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chives or chopped green onion
- Serve with your favorite dippers.
Buffalo Chicken Dip FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the dip a day in advance, cover and refrigerate it. Then bake before serving.
Yes! Shredded rotisserie chicken is a great time-saving trick for this recipe.
Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, pretzel crisps, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or cucumber slices.
It is best to not leave this dip out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
Yes, add all of the ingredients (minus half of the cheese) to a slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours. 30 minutes before serving, add the remaining cheese, then cook for 30 minutes longer — until the cheese on top melts.
Super Bowl Snack Ideas
In addition to this Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip, here are some fun snack ideas to keep your family and friends satisfied throughout the game.
- Artichoke Spinach Dip
- Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
- Cheeseball
- Quesadillas
- Salsa and Guacamole with Tortilla Chips
- Taco Dip
- Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
