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This creamy, spicy Buffalo chicken dip has all the flavor of Buffalo wings, but without all the mess. Perfect for game day!
This creamy and spicy Buffalo chicken dip came to me via a friend of a friend (thank you Stacy and Rene!). It has all the great flavor of Buffalo wings but none of the mess. What I like about the recipe is that it’s a little more “from-scratch” than most Buffalo chicken dips, but you can still throw it together in 15 minutes. This is a great dip for a football party as it can be assembled earlier in the day, refrigerated, and baked at game time. Just take it out of the fridge about 30 minutes before baking; this will help it to heat up faster once in the oven.
What you’ll need to make Buffalo Chicken Dip
How to make Buffalo Chicken Dip
Begin by warming the cream cheese in the microwave until softened, about 45 seconds. Whisk until smooth, then add the mayonnaise, hot sauce, and garlic.
Whisk until combined.
Add the chicken, 1-1/2 cups of the pepper jack, 6 tablespoons of the blue cheese, and the scallions.
Mix well.
Transfer the mixture into a 1-1/2-qt baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of pepper jack and 2 tablespoons of blue cheese over top.
Bake the dip for about 20 minutes, until bubbling. Then broil untillightly browned on top.
Let the dip stand for 5 minutes, then sprinklewith scallions and serve with tortilla chips and celery sticks.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
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This creamy, spicy Buffalo chicken dip has all the flavor of Buffalo wings, but without all the mess. Perfect for game day!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann’s or Duke’s
- ½ cup hot sauce, preferably Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, from 1 rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese, divided
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese, divided (optional)
- ¼ cup finely chopped scallions, light and dark green parts only, from 3-4 scallions, plus more for garnish
- Tortilla chips and celery sticks, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, warm the cream cheese in the microwave until softened, about 45 seconds. Add the mayonnaise, hot sauce, and garlic and whisk until combined. Stir in the chicken, 1½ cups of the pepper jack, 6 tablespoons of the blue cheese, and the scallions. Transfer the mixture into a 1½ quart baking dish and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of pepper jack and 2 tablespoons of blue cheese over top.
- Bake the dip for about 20 minutes, until bubbling. Turn on the broiler and broil 6 inches from the heat until lightly browned on top, a few minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with scallions and serve warm with tortilla chips and celery sticks.
- Note: A 1½ quart baking dish is a slightly unusual size. If you're uncertain about the size of your baking dish, you can determine how many quarts it holds by filling it with water, one cup at a time. A 1.5 quart dish will hold 6 cups of water.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (8 servings)
- Serving size: About 2/3 cup
- Calories: 381
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Sodium: 757 mg
- Cholesterol: 88 mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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Comments
Excellent and I’m a Buffalo gal.
- — Diane on January 17, 2024
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“Hot, but good” was the consensus of my family and friends!!! We all love “heat!” Made this incredible dip for last night’s football party. Followed the recipe, but used Cholula Original hot sauce, a family favorite. This time, however, I increased the heat by grating a bar of Sargento Fiesta Pepper Jack cheese, which has generous bits of 3 different hot chilies in it. Oh, yeah! Hid a small portion of the dip to make myself a savory oatmeal this morning with the reheated leftover dip plus a small splash of milk. Sprinkled a generous amount of TJ’s Everything/Bagel over the top…stirred all, and YUM!!! This dip was heaven on my chip last night and in my oatmeal today! Thanks Jenn, for another delicious recipe!
- — Chrissy, Plano, TX on December 27, 2023
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Incredible. Lots of flavor, the garlic comes through just enough. Broiling it made it perfect. Are all of Jenn’s recipe top notch? Yes!
- — Renee Kraemer on September 10, 2023
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My son requests this every year for his fantasy football draft! I make your recipes nearly daily… but during football season it’s next level! Thank you!
- — Mindy on September 2, 2023
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I was expecting last minute guests who were bringing dinner, so I wanted to serve more than chips and nuts as appetizers. This website is the only one I trust for recipes that turn out great even the first time you make them. Didn’t have blue cheese, so substituted goat cheese crumbles, and my chicken was pretty unseasoned (or else the dish might have been too salty). Blitzed the chicken in the food processor so that an elder could enjoy the appetizer too. Fantastic result – everyone loved it and took the recipe. Thanks Jenn!
- — GeeDee on July 30, 2023
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Hi! Would there by anything that could be used to substitute the hot sauce?
- — Samantha on February 12, 2023
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Hi Samantha, The hot sauce is the main flavor component of the dish, so I can’t think of a substitute that would work – sorry!
- — Jenn on February 13, 2023
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Would it be ridiculous for me to make this but combine it with cooked pasta and turn it into a casserole?
- — Chris on February 9, 2023
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Hi Chris, I’ve never tried it but I think it should work. I’d love to know how it turns out!
- — Jenn on February 11, 2023
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My husband loves this dip. I served it to him on a soft tortilla as a “side” and he wants it next time with chopped tomatoes and lettuce on top. Jenn suggested I add lots of vegetables with it because I plan to serve it as a main dish instead of a dip. Great idea Jenn, thanks!
- — Sarah on June 22, 2022
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I had to make something quick for a last minute gathering and had just purchased a cooked chicken – saw this recipe and it fit the bill!! I didn’t have blue cheese because I don’t like it, but wow!!!! – absolutely delish!! It was the first thing to go and I received many a compliment!! Thanks so much Jenn, will be making this again!!!
- — Mickey
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This is so delicious and quick especially when you get a store bought, already cooked rotisserie chicken!! I’m not a fan of blue cheese so I didn’t bother and I don’t feel like it was missing anything! Thanks again Jenn, everyone loved it!!
- — Michelle
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I brought this dip to watch football with a small group of friends. It got demolished. Nothing but praise. I love everything I’ve cooked from this site. I own two cookbooks and couldn’t be more excited to try more recipes. Thanks for making me the best cook in my friends circle!
- — StacyA
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💗
- — Jenn
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I was very skeptical when my husband asked for buffalo dip for the Super Bowl. Well, this recipe was the HIT of the party. We saved the leftovers and have been snacking on it all week. I’ve passed the recipe along to a few friends/family members since they saw my social media pic. Great recipe, as always!
- — Kelley Smith
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I have had an amazing experience with every single recipe l’ve tried, but this one Turned out to be way too salty 🥵 If I were to make it again, I would definitely cut Way down on the blue cheese and part of the hot sauce.
- — Emi
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Made this for the Super Bowl. Very easy and a big hit with my crowd.
- — Jackie
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Crowd pleaser for a super bowl party. I left out the blue cheese and it worked fine.
- — Drew
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Made pretty much as written. This is fantastic. I used grilled boneless skinless chicken thighs as I am not a fan of rotisserie. Perfect amount of heat. The green onions are a must. Will be a part of my football repertoire.
- — Diner Dude
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Hello, Should the pan be sprayed or buttered before adding the dip to bake? Thanks, We love your cookbook, stories and recipes ☺️
- — Lee Siskey
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No Lee, it’s not necessary to treat the pan. (And so glad you like the recipes!!)
- — Jenn
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Would canned chicken be ok in this?
- — Joyce
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Hi Joyce, I’ve never tried canned chicken, so I can’t say for sure. If you use it, I would take a look at how much sodium has, and make adjustments if necessary so it’s not too salty. Please LMK how it turns out!
- — Jenn
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A game day winner. This is a refreshing replacement to 7 layer dip. Reheats well (if there are actually any leftovers).
- — Gordon
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Hi Jenn, how can I get my chicken shredded at home if I did not want to use a rotisserie chicken. Looking for it to be flavorful also.
- — ARLENE NELSON
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Hi Arlene, You can cook the chicken according to the recipe here. Just shred after it’s cool.
- — Jenn
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Thank you!!!
- — ARLENE NELSON
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This has been a great base recipe for us. We have played around with using blue cheese dressing and a combination of different cheeses and have always enjoyed the results. Thanks, Jenn!
- — Loretta
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Get ready for the 2021 Big Game! Easy to make, and SO GOOD you and your family will devour this delicious dip!
- — Nancy Curran
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So delicious and super easy to make. One of my favorites to make for Super Bowl Sunday or any gathering! Everyone raves about it and asks for the recipe!
- — Sandy Modene
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Super easy and delicious!! I was told by a friend that this is Keto friendly also. I serve with tortilla chip and celery sticks
- — Keather
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This is by far the best recipe website I’ve ever used. I’ve made about 15 recipes from Jenn’s site and they’ve all turned out amazingly. This dip is my favorite one. I now bring this to every party and my family requests it at holidays! I also made the black bean dip yesterday and it was perfect. Jenn- your site is perfect!
- — Dana
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I am among the few who thought this was a little too salty for my taste. Based on other comments I reduced the blue cheese by a bit as recommended, but it was still quite salty. After reading the ingredient list on the Frank’s RedHot sauce, it’s clear that the sauce itself is the sodium culprit… there is 190 mg of salt in just one teaspoon! (By comparison, I learned that Tabasco has only 35 mg of sodium per teaspoon.) The flavor of the dish is actually VERY good if you can get by the saltiness. I will definitely make this again, but will serve with *lightly* salted tortilla or pita chips. If all else fails, I may have to give Tabasco a try!
- — Patty A.
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I make this all the time for debate watch parties and sports games! It can definitely be made ahead. Also, I make mine in a standard pie dish–it fits the proportions perfectly!
- — Jake
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Good morning Jenn, would love to make this Sunday for Super Bowl…. how can I get my own shredded chicken without using a store bought chicken. Thanks in advance.
- — Arlene Nelson
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Hi Arlene, you could prepare chicken using the guidance in this recipe. Hope you enjoy!
- — Jenn
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what is the 1.5 qt baking dish you used for the buffalo dip
- — carole gannon
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Hi Carole, that baking dish comes from Sur La Table. (It comes in a variety of sizes.)
- — Jenn
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Can this recipe be assembled the day before?
Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
- — Kathleen
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Sure, Kathleen – it’s fine to assemble ahead. Happy Holidays!❤️
- — Jenn
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We are enjoying your recipes so much!! but… we don’t like Frank’s red hot sauce. Can you recommend a different brand to use.
Loving your recipes
Sue- — Susan Gates
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Two brands that come to mind are Cholula and Tabasco, but any hot sauce you like should work here. Hope you enjoy!
- — Jenn
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I use Sweet Baby Ray’s Buffalo Wing Sauce and my family loves it!
- — J
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I made this last night for a party, and everyone liked it. Beware, – this recipe is for a 1.5 quart pan. The picture shows a pan that looks like my 13×9, so I just had it in my head that’s what I would use. It was really thin, but still tasted good. It would be nice if you always use the pan size options, instead of volume size. My husband and I love your recipes. They always turn out great!
- — Jackie
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Hi Jackie, Glad you enjoyed this! The pan that I use is actually a 1.5-quart pan but can understand how it may look a little larger. And you make a great point about the lack of dimensions, but unfortunately, with a 1.5-quart dish, there aren’t really any exact dimensions as most of them are oval. I just added a note to the recipe to make people aware of this. 🙂
- — Jenn
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This has been a big hit every time I’ve made it. I’ve been asked for the recipe 3 times as well. I’d like to make this for a party I’m attending in 4 days, but will be out of town until the day of the event. Can I make it ahead and keep it refrigerated (or freeze) and then cook it the day of the event?
- — Julie
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Glad you like this, Julie! I don’t feel confident that this would freeze well due to all the dairy it contains and I’d be a little concerned about making it 4 days ahead of time. Sorry!
- — Jenn
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Just found your blog, and I’m loving everything! Question: Can I substitute ranch for the blue cheese?
- — Jen M.
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Hi Jen, Glad you’re enjoyed the recipes! I would just omit the blue cheese here. No need to add ranch instead. Hope you like this one as well. 🙂
- — Jenn
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What would you recommend as a side dish(es)?
- — Ezequiel
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Hi Ezequiel, I’ve never thought of sides for this as I’ve always viewed it more as an appetizer! That said, I think this would pair beautifully with cornbread muffins and a simple green salad or fruit salad like this one. Hope that helps!
- — Jenn
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Everything was perfect! Thank you so much for not only sharing your talents with us but also helping whenever we have questions. May today be better than yesterday everyday Chef!
- — Ezequiel
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🙂
- — Jenn
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Big hit on Fathers Day. My family loved this dip. It’s easy to make using rotisserie chicken.
- — Maria
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Jenn, The buffalo dip is wonderful! Have made it twice. None of us are blue cheese fans, but I sneak it in and it absolutely works! Thanks, Rae
- — Rae
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This dip was simple to make and awesome to eat 😉
Made a double recipe for a small SuperBowl gathering. Ended up being a smaller crowd than anticipated, but my bowl was wiped out! Used cut celery & and sliced green and red bell peppers as dipping utensils for the Keto crazy crowd.- — Mike R.
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I am planning to make this for a superbowl gathering tomorrow. Can I make this without the hot sauce? My husband has tremendous sensitivity to spiciness–any flavor to substitute? Thank you Jenn–SANDY
- — Sandra Mitchell
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Hi Sandy, Unfortunately, I can’t think of any good substitute that wouldn’t have heat. It’s really what gives the dish flavor. So sorry!
- — Jenn
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Creamy, Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip: A Perfect Game Day Snack
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In regards to this article, it discusses a delicious creamy and spicy Buffalo chicken dip that is perfect for game day. The dip combines the flavors of Buffalo wings in a convenient and mess-free form. It can be assembled in just 15 minutes and is a great option for a football party.
The recipe starts by warming cream cheese in the microwave until softened. Then, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and garlic are added and whisked together. Shredded cooked chicken, pepper jack cheese, blue cheese, and scallions are mixed in. The mixture is transferred to a baking dish and topped with additional cheese. The dip is baked until bubbling and then broiled until lightly browned. It is then garnished with scallions and served with tortilla chips and celery sticks.
The article also includes information on the required ingredients, such as cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot sauce, garlic, shredded cooked chicken, pepper jack cheese, blue cheese, scallions, tortilla chips, and celery sticks. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to make the Buffalo chicken dip, as well as nutritional information and tips for adapting the recipe.
Overall, this creamy and spicy Buffalo chicken dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines the flavors of Buffalo wings in a convenient and delicious form. It is a great option for game day gatherings or any occasion where you want to enjoy the flavors of Buffalo wings without the mess.
