Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip is such a great appetizer recipe to serve at parties, have while watching a game or to serve with pizza. This recipe is so easy to make and will be a hit for sure!

I grew up in Buffalo, New York...home of the chicken wing. To be honest with you, I am not a huge fan of chicken wings but I do love this chicken wing dip!   

This recipe is great for days at home when watching games or pizza night. We either make a pizza or order one from the local pizzeria to have along with the dip. It makes a fun family dinner night!

Speaking of pizza, have you tried my recipe for Buffalo Chicken Pizza? If you love pizza and chicken wings...this is your pizza!

There are many different recipes out there for Buffalo Chicken Dip. Some recipes have different ingredients and cook the dip in various ways.

Why you should make this dip:

• You just need five simple ingredients to make this recipe.
• It can be made and ready to serve in an hour.
• Just a few easy steps to prepare this recipe.
• It can be made ahead of time.
• It is sooo good!

Ingredient List:

• rotisserie chicken or chicken breast
• sour cream
• cream cheese
• cheddar cheese
• hot sauce (we like Frank's Hot Sauce)
• chives to garnish, optional

You can use either a rotisserie chicken that is already cooked or cook the chicken yourself. If you are cooking the chicken, add 20 minutes to the prep time.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip

Preparing the Chicken:

It is your choice as to which chicken you use, either a cooked rotisserie chicken or cook a chicken breast for the recipe.

I like to use a rotisserie chicken when making this recipe. It saves on time and the recipe can be ready in about 40 minutes. 

If you use a rotisserie chicken, you just need to cut up the chicken into small pieces and set that aside until you are ready to add to the rest of the ingredients.

If you prefer cooking the chicken yourself, you will need a chicken breast that is about one pound. Place the chicken in a pan and cook it in your oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Cut up the chicken into small pieces and set that aside until you are ready to add the other ingredients.

Preparing the Buffalo Chicken Dip:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (unless it is already heated from cooking the chicken).

This recipe can be made using an electric mixer or just mixing it by hand. Mixing it with your electric mixer is much easier, but if you don't have one you can easily mix all the ingredients together by hand.

Recipe Tip: Make sure the cream cheese is softened. It will be easier to blend in with the other ingredients if it is softened. To soften the cream cheese, I usually take it out of the package, cut it into a few pieces and place them on a plate. I leave it out on the counter for about 15-20 minutes. 

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Add in the hot sauce (I use Frank’s hot sauce).

Add half of the cheddar cheese to the mix. Save the other half of the cheddar cheese to sprinkle over the top once everything is in the pan. Add in the cooked chicken and mix all the ingredients together well.

Scoop it into a 13 x 9 baking dish and spread the cheese mixture out evenly. Sprinkle the other half of the cheddar cheese on top. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Garnish with fresh chives if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips or fresh veggies like carrots and celery and enjoy!

Can this recipe be made ahead of time? Yes! This recipe can be made earlier in the day and cooked later when you are ready to serve it. Just keep it covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook it in your oven. Uncover it before you place it in the oven.

Recipe Tips:

• Make sure your cream cheese is softened so that it will mix in with the other ingredients easier. To soften the cream cheese, I usually take it out of the package, cut it into a few pieces and place them on a plate. I leave it out on the counter for about 15-20 minutes. 
• To know if the cream cheese is softened enough, it should be slightly soft to touch and the edges will look softened. 
• The chicken you use, whether it is a cooked rotisserie chicken or you cook the chicken breast yourself, doesn't matter with the end result. The rotisserie chicken is great to use since it is already cooked and will save time preparing the dip. 
• When rotisserie chickens are not available at my local grocery store, I cook a chicken breast.  If you are cooking the chicken, add 20 minutes to the prep time.
• This recipe can be made in a 13 x 9 pan or smaller like an 8 x 8 pan, with the same amount of cook time.

Hungry for more?

Try my Crispy Potato Skins recipe. They are one of my favorites! They are a great appetizer or side dish...I love having them with my Crockpot Tomato Vegetable Soup.

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Update Note: This recipe was originally posted in 2015, but was published again in 2021 to include step-by-step directions and new photos.