Oven-Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip – Easy Appetizer for a Crowd
This Buffalo Chicken Dip became a regular in my kitchen after one game day when I needed something quick that I knew everyone would actually eat. I threw it together with shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and whatever cheese I had on hand, and it was gone before halftime.
Since then, it’s been my go-to appetizer for parties, holidays, potlucks, and last-minute get-togethers. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold buffalo flavor, it’s perfect for scooping with chips, crackers, or veggies.
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This buffalo chicken dip is simple, comforting, and exactly the kind of appetizer that keeps people hovering around the table.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in The Oven
Here are the ingredients you need to make this buffalo chicken dip recipe, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs chicken, cooked and shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 8 oz Buffalo sauce, plus a drizzle
- 1 oz dry ranch seasoning packet
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded and divided
- 1 green onion, diced
Step by Step Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, and most of the shredded cheeses, reserving about ¼ cup of each cheese for the topping. Stir until everything is evenly mixed and creamy.
3. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing it into an even layer.
4. Sprinkle the reserved cheddar and Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top.
5. Drizzle a little extra buffalo sauce over the cheese for added flavor.
6. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with diced green onions, and serve warm.
Every time I make this buffalo chicken dip, someone asks for the recipe before the dish is even empty. The warm, bubbly cheese, seasoned chicken, and tangy buffalo sauce make it hard to stop at just one scoop.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs chicken, cooked and shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 8 oz Buffalo sauce, plus a drizzle
- 1 oz dry ranch seasoning packet
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded and divided
- 1 green onion, diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, and most of the shredded cheeses, reserving about ¼ cup of each cheese for the topping. Stir until everything is evenly mixed and creamy.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing it into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the reserved cheddar and Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top.
- Drizzle a little extra buffalo sauce over the cheese for added flavor.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with diced green onions, and serve warm.
