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Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

by Mike Hultquist · Aug 31, 2022 · 5 Comments

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Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

This is my favorite Buffalo chicken dip recipe made with a blend of three cheeses, tender chicken and Buffalo sauce, by far the best buffalo chicken dip I have EVER tasted.

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip

This is one of the best spicy dips out there, my friends! Buffalo Chicken Dip is the ultimate party food, and you're probably thinking about what you should bring to the next party, right? We are. Always.

If you need ideas, check out our Game Day section, but make sure you include this classic dip recipe - Buffalo Chicken Dip. Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of the most popular dips around.

My version is wonderfully cheesy with three different types of melty cheese, lots of spicy Buffalo sauce, a selection of chilies for some extra spiciness, and perfect seasonings.

Don't forget the chips! Everyone is going to love you for making this. Let the party begin!

Let's talk about how to make Buffalo Chicken Dip my way, shall we?

Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients

  • Olive Oil. For cooking the peppers.
  • Chili Peppers. You can skip the peppers if you'd like, but I love using chopped jalapenos at a minimum. Add in other spicy peppers to your preference, like Fresno chilies or habaneros.
  • Chicken. Use boneless chicken breast or chicken thighs.
  • Taco Seasoning. Adds loads of extra flavor.
  • Other Seasonings. Garlic powder, chili flakes, and salt and pepper.
  • Chicken Broth. You can also use beer.
  • Cheeses. My blend includes cream cheese, blue cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Blue Cheese Dressing. Adds a nice richness to the dish. See my homemade blue cheese dressing recipe. You can also use Ranch dressing, or sour cream.
  • Buffalo Sauce. Use your favorite brand, like Frank's Red Hot, or try my homemade Buffalo Sauce recipe.
  • For Serving. Extra chili flakes, fresh chopped parsley, cilantro, or green onion, tortilla chips, carrot sticks, celery sticks.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip - the Recipe Method

First, heat a large oven-proof pan to medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the peppers and cook them down about 5 minutes. I am using a mix of peppers for this recipe, but you can use your favorites.

Use bell peppers for a milder version. The peppers add a lot of wonderful flavor here.

Cooking peppers in a pan to make Buffalo Chicken Dip

Add the chicken, garlic powder, taco seasonings and chili flakes. Stir and cook to brown the chicken, about 5 minutes.

Cooking the chicken to make Buffalo Chicken Dip

Pour in the chicken broth or beer and let it steam. Reduce the heat and cover.

Cooking the chicken and peppers in a pan

Let it simmer 5 minutes, cooking the chicken until it is tender and cooked through. I like the flavor of the beer, but broth is good, too. At this point, you can transfer everything to a baking dish, or just use the pan if it is oven safe.

Stir in the cream cheese, blue cheese dressing, and 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce. Make sure everything is nicely incorporated. 

Buffalo Chicken Dip ingredients mixed in a pan, ready to bake

Sprinkle on the shredded cheese and blue cheese crumbles evenly over the top, like so. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Topping the Buffalo Chicken Dip with shredded cheddar cheese

Bake the buffalo dip for 10 minutes at 350 degrees F, or until it is nice and bubbly, 20 minutes tops. Serve with chips or your favorite munchie! Celery sticks are very popular.

Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip ready to serve

Boom! Easy enough, isn't it? I love a nice, easy dip recipe, especially with Buffalo Sauce. Easy recipes make life easy! So tangy and cheesy and delicious.

About the Buffalo Sauce

You can use any store bought Buffalo Sauce brand that you prefer, but I love to make my own Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipe, which always works out great. It is buttery and tangy and nails the flavors, so give it a try.

Homemade Buffalo Sauce – Recipe

Recipe Tips & Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a much quicker version of the recipe. No need for cooking. Just add the shredded chicken to the cooked peppers and cheeses.
  • Peppers make the recipe so much better. My version includes some gorgeous chili peppers. Most dips are incomplete without jalapeno peppers, in my humble opinion, though I've also included a wonderful red Fresno pepper and a spicy habanero pepper.

What to Serve with Buffalo Chicken Dip?

I enjoy serving my buffalo dip with crispy corn tortilla chips and also sliced celery sticks, though crunchy toasts are a fun way to enjoy it. Carrot sticks are a nice addition as well.

Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

For a crock pot or slow cooker version of this recipe, simply add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker after you've cooked down the vegetables and chicken. Cook it on HIGH for 1-2 hours, or on LOW for 3-4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until it is nice and creamy. See my crockpot Buffalo chicken dip recipe here.

This dip is cheesy and tangy and pretty much everything you want in a dip. You're partying friends will love you for bring this. Bring it to your next super bowl party or any game day gathering! You'll be the hit of the party.

I hope it becomes your new family loved recipe.

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Storage Information

Buffalo chicken dip will last 4-5 days in the refrigerator, properly sealed. Because it contains chicken, it really shouldn't be kept for longer than that. Be sure to store it in a proper container with a lid or cover it with plastic wrap. It can be reheated.

Freezing Buffalo Chicken Dip

You can freeze uncooked buffalo chicken dip in a freezer friendly container for up to 3 months. Just be sure it is properly sealed.

To freeze it, prepare the recipe as written, but instead of baking it, transfer the dip to a freezer-safe container and seal it. Store for up to 3 months.

When you are ready to bake the dip, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight, then transfer it to a baking dish or oven-safe pan. Then bake it for 10 minutes until the cheeses are melty and bubbly, per the recipe.

I don't recommend freezing the cooked buffalo chicken dip, as you'll lose a lot of the consistency.

Mike scooping up hot Buffalo Chicken Dip with a celery stick

Try Some of My Other Popular Dip Recipes

  • Mexican Corn Dip
  • One-Pan Hatch Chili Cheese Dip
  • Meaty Chili Cheese Dip
  • Queso Fundido
  • Queso Dip
  • Zesty Layered Taco Dip

Try Some of My Other Popular "Buffalo" Recipes

  • Buffalo Chicken
  • Creamy Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
  • Buffalo Cauliflower
  • Buffalo Wings Recipe
  • Boneless Buffalo Wings
  • Buffalo Chicken Pasta
  • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Buffalo Chicken Dip in a hot pan

If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you'll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don't forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I'll be sure to share! Thanks! -- Mike H.

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
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Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

My favorite Buffalo chicken dip recipe made with three cheeses, tender simmered chicken and Buffalo sauce, so creamy, cheesy, and spicy, the best buffalo chicken dip I have EVER tasted.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, dip, habanero, jalapeno, recipe, spicy, video
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1-2 jalapeno peppers chopped (use other chilies to your preference, like Fresno or fiery habaneros)
  • 10 ounces boneless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Taco seasoning (you can use a nice Cajun blend, or some of your favorite chili powders)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili flakes
  • ½ cup chicken broth (or use beer)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 8 ounces Blue Cheese dressing (Ranch is good, too, or sour cream)
  • ½ cup Buffalo sauce or more!
  • 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large pan to medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the peppers and cook them down about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, garlic powder, taco seasonings and chili flakes. Stir and brown the chicken on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the beer or chicken broth and let steam. Reduce heat and cover. Let it simmer 5 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Stir in the cream cheese, blue cheese dressing, and Buffalo sauce. Make sure everything is nicely incorporated.
  • Sprinkle on the cheddar cheese and blue cheese and bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees, or until it is nice and bubbly. Serve with chips or your favorite munchie!

Video

Notes

This makes a pretty large batch. You can save some, or make a few different smaller bowls and distribute them throughout your party. Enjoy!
Heat Factor: Medium-Hot. You'll get some pretty good heat from the habanero pepper. You can easily reduce the heat by omitting it and focusing on the jalapeno-Fresno pepper heat combination. If you're looking for spicier, add in another habanero and extra chili flakes.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 287kcal   Carbohydrates: 4g   Protein: 16g   Fat: 23g   Saturated Fat: 12g   Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g   Monounsaturated Fat: 7g   Trans Fat: 0.04g   Cholesterol: 72mg   Sodium: 1049mg   Potassium: 190mg   Fiber: 0.4g   Sugar: 2g   Vitamin A: 934IU   Vitamin C: 2mg   Calcium: 206mg   Iron: 1mg
Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Did You Enjoy This Recipe?I love hearing how you like it and how you made it your own. Leave a comment below and tag @ChiliPepperMadness on social media.

This recipe was updated on 8/31/22 to include new photos and a video. Originally published on 8/31/2015.

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  1. Keith Omslaer says

    August 16, 2021 at 8:05 am

    5 stars
    Made a double serving for a family reunion, this past weekend, it was gone in no time. Everyone was looking for the recipe. You should be getting more subscribers to your site.
    Excellent dip.

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      August 20, 2021 at 6:36 am

      Thanks, Keith! Glad you enjoyed it! Nice!!!

      Reply
  2. Christine says

    March 20, 2021 at 11:51 am

    5 stars
    I made a half recipe of the sauce the other day to use on chicken sandwiches. My son said it was pretty good, but I should really make the dip. At those point I must tell you that when ask Joe if he likes something I made his response is usually, "it wasn't poison". That means I can make it again. Today he helped me make the dip, and a fresh batch of the sauce. When we began to eat he said, "oh yeah! This is a keeper!".

    We made ours in cast iron skillet. I remembered to take a picture after we had eaten half! That's just us two people! I just can't figure out how to send to you.

    I had cooked chicken that I had made for it sale the day before, it was garlic lemon chicken.

    And I blame you for my upcoming garden work. I have eight 5x5 foot beds that will contain vegetables, with half of them being different peppers. I've already got 55 baby pepper plants started in the green house.
    Veryy exciting! Thanks for your web site.

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      March 20, 2021 at 1:59 pm

      Wow, that's high praise, Christine! Haha, glad you and your son liked it. I'll take the blame for the garden! Haha. I know, once you start, you can't stop. I love it.

      Reply
  3. McKenzie says

    September 05, 2020 at 10:00 am

    5 stars
    This is SO spicy and SO good!

    Reply

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