Buffalo Chicken Dip
This is the dip people hover over, and the suspected reason why the chips disappear. Buffalo Chicken Dip is creamy, tangy, cheesy, and unapologetically bold—aka everything you want when you show up hungry and leave victorious. It’s spicy without being reckless, thanks to cream cheese and sour cream doing damage control, but don’t go too mild on the hot sauce. Trust me: medium is the sweet spot. Just sayin’.
Perfect for game day, parties, holidays, or any gathering where you want to be invited back.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bold but balanced – Buffalo heat without torching taste buds
- Creamy & cheesy – because restraint has no place here
- Shortcut-friendly – rotisserie chicken saves time and sanity
- Crowd-approved – this vanishes fast, so plan accordingly
- Flexible – blue cheese lovers and feta fans can both win
Making Buffalo Chicken Dip
Heat oven to 425°.
In a large bowl, whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, and hot sauce until smooth.
Fold in shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, and scallions until fully combined.
Transfer mixture to two shallow 2-cup baking dishes.
Top with blue cheese or feta and bake until bubbly and golden, about 12–15 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving (or don’t—live boldly).
How to Customize Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Extra spicy: Add more hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne
- Milder: Use mild Buffalo sauce and extra cheese
- No blue cheese crowd: Feta is creamy, salty, and far less divisive
- Single dish version: Use one larger baking dish and add a few extra minutes
What to Serve With It
- Tortilla chips
- Pita chips
- Celery & carrot sticks (for balance… allegedly)
- Crackers, pretzels, or anything sturdy enough to scoop
Make-Ahead Tips
- Assemble the dip up to 1 day ahead, cover, and refrigerate.
- Bake just before serving for best texture and maximum drama.
More Recipes
Still hungry? Of course you are. Poke around my site and use the search bar to find more Appetizers and Chicken recipes—from party dips to weeknight dinners—because one recipe is never enough and chicken clearly runs this household.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, finely shredded (from 1 chicken)
- 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 oz. blue cheese crumbles or feta
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, and hot sauce until smooth. Fold in shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, and scallions until fully combined.
- Transfer mixture to two shallow 2-cup baking dishes. Top with blue cheese or feta and bake until bubbly and golden, about 12–15 minutes. Serve warm. Enjoy!
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
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