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This hot, cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip delivers bold flavor with just five ingredients and one bowl. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s a creamy, spicy crowd-pleaser perfect for parties, tailgates, or cozy nights in. Balanced heat from buffalo sauce meets mellow ranch and gooey cheese for the ultimate scoopable snack.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature (2 bricks)
  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie recommended)
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend or mozzarella cheese
  • 12 oz buffalo-style hot sauce (1 bottle)
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • chopped scallions (optional)
  • extra buffalo wing sauce for drizzle (optional)
  • dippers: tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or warm pita wedges

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula or spoon
  • 2-quart baking dish oval or round
  • oven
  • optional: hand mixer for smoother cream cheese base

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Moderate heat ensures even melt and prevents greasy separation.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, chicken, shredded cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch until fully combined.
  3. Taste the mixture and adjust heat or creaminess by adding more buffalo sauce or ranch dressing.
  4. Transfer dip into a greased 2-quart baking dish and smooth the top for even browning.
  5. Bake for 20–30 minutes, checking at 20. Look for bubbling edges and golden top spots.
  6. Let rest for 3–5 minutes to set slightly before serving.
  7. Top with scallions and drizzle extra buffalo sauce if desired. Serve with your favorite dippers.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 220mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for best results. Add scallions or extra buffalo drizzle for garnish. Make-ahead friendly: mix up to 2 days ahead and bake before serving. Great on crackers or in wraps the next day.

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