Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip is an iconic game-day starter and our’s is proof that a few simple ingredients can deliver bold flavor and effortless crowd-pleasing results.

This dip is the perfect companion for football games, backyard barbecues, or simply enjoyable evenings with friends. Our rendition is rich and creamy, packed with chicken, and delivers robust flavors without unnecessary complexity. Another perk is its adaptability for meal prep. Simply prepare it in advance, refrigerate, and bake when you’re ready to serve, or create it on-the-fly and pop it directly into the oven. 

When it comes to chicken, quality is key; I recommend bypassing canned chicken which tends to be overly salty and lacks the nuanced flavors we desire. Instead, opt for a rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store or poach your own when making chicken broth. The combination of dark and white meat works beautifully, but aim for a pound of shredded, bite-sized pieces to ensure a scoopable consistency. This dip also lends itself to a variety of dippers…be it Fritos, tortilla chips, fresh celery, crunchy carrots, crisp cucumbers, and crostinis.  

In this recipe, we utilize FFG’s Homemade Buffalo Wing Sauce; however, feel free to use whichever buffalo style sauce you prefer. Whether it’s bubbling hot straight from the oven or enjoyed at room temperature, this dip will be a favorite at any event.

Main Ingredients:

Cooked Chicken: Use rotisserie chicken or poached chicken for best results. These versions will give you the best texture and flavor.

Cream Cheese: The creamy base that holds the dip together. Let it come to room temperature for easier mixing.

Homemade Buffalo Wing Sauce: Provides the heat and depth. Our Wing Sauce is a Sweet and Spicy version, but choose your favorite brand to customize the spice level.

Aged White Cheddar: Sharp and salty, this cheese adds an amazing depth to the dip.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: Appetizers

Buffalo Chicken Dip is an iconic game-day starter and our’s is proof that a few simple ingredients can deliver bold flavor and effortless crowd-pleasing results.

Servings: 6

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6

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

25

minutes

Total time

40

minutes

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Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese

• 3/4 cup Homemade Buffalo Wing Sauce,
  or wing sauce of your choice

• 5 tbsp sour cream

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1 pound cooked chicken

• 1 cup aged white cheddar, grated

• 3 green onion, sliced thin

Method

• Prep: Set the cream cheese out to come to room temperature. Chop or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Mix Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, wing sauce, sour cream, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
• Fold Ingredients: Gently fold in the chicken, grated cheddar, and sliced green onion until evenly combined.
• Assemble: Transfer the mixture into a greased one-quart casserole dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
• Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly around the edges.
• Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with chips or veggies.

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Field Notes

• Hotter sauces will yield a spicier result, so pick a sauce to your heat level.
• If you would like a topping of cheese, use a meltier blend such as colby jack.
• Thanksgiving turkey leftovers, whether fried or roasted can replace the chicken in this recipe. Can’t have too many outlets for leftover turkey!