Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Ranch Recipe

Whether you’re looking for a game day party dish, a meal prep worthy low carb chicken recipe, or a go-to dip for fresh veggies, you’ll love this easy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Ranch recipe.

Packed with shredded chicken, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and cream cheese, you’ll make this super simple recipe over and over again because it’s perfect for any party or get together, and it’s always a hit!

This buffalo dip is baked and only uses 5 ingredients. All you need to do is mix them together and pop it in the oven!

If you follow a vegetarian diet, you can also omit the chicken and make a creamy buffalo dip instead.

This post answers a lot of common questions and offers advice. If you’d like to just go straight to the recipe, just scroll to the bottom!

What goes in Buffalo Chicken Dip?

Use delicious ingredients for a delicious dip, obviously. Here’s what we use:

• Franks Red Hot Cayenne Pepper Sauce
• Philadelphia Cream Cheese
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese (sharp cheddar cheese or colby jack cheese work too!)
• Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
• Freshly Roasted Shredded Chicken (use rotisserie chicken as a shortcut!)

How to Make Perfectly Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip

There are a few tips and tricks you should follow to make sure your buffalo dip comes out perfect, with gooey cheese!

First, make sure you bring the cream cheese to room temperature so it’s easier to mix.

Shred your chicken before adding it to the dip to get a fine shred. Use hand blender to help. I’ve even made this with canned chicken and it turned out just fine!

If you like creamier dips or notice the chicken is slightly dry, you can add a tablespoon or two of sour cream.

Mix everything together well before placing it in the oven, but save some of the shredded cheese to sprinkle on top before it goes in the oven. This will give a nice layer of cheesy goodness.

Optional: Top off with a sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles as a garnish!

What goes best with Buffalo Chicken Dip?

Here’s the best thing, you can serve it with whatever you want! Our favorite options are fresh, raw veggies like baby carrots, sliced cucumbers, or celery stalks.

But really, anything goes! But if you want to stick with the buffalo chicken theme, we recommend: Buffalo Chicken Wings, Buffalo Chicken Tenders, celery sticks and carrots.

Otherwise, you can serve it with tortilla chips or on crackers, baguette slices, or pita bread as a spread.

Or, just eat it by itself, like I usually do!

What’s the best buffalo sauce for buffalo chicken dip?

We’ve tried a lot of brands and our favorite is Frank’s Red Hot Cayenne Pepper Sauce. It has the perfect level of heat and flavor that takes this buffalo chicken dip recipe over the top!

How do you thicken Buffalo Chicken Dip?

Hands down, the best way to thicken buffalo ranch chicken dip is with cream cheese. It’s already a pretty thick dip, but if you want it extra thick and creamy, add some extra cream cheese.

Can I make buffalo chicken dip without ranch?

If you’re not a fan of Hidden Valley Ranch or don’t have any on hand, you can definitely make buffalo chicken dip without ranch dressing. Just substitute for another creamy dressing, like blue cheese dressing or Caesar.

Is buffalo chicken dip gluten free?

Yes, this buffalo wing dip recipe is naturally gluten free. Just be sure to use a gluten free hot sauce, like Frank’s Red Hot Cayenne Pepper Sauce.

Is this recipe keto friendly?

Yes, this recipe is perfect for those following a ketogenic diet – with the caveat that you’ll need to watch out for the Ranch dressing. Typically ranch dressing is not on the keto approved food list because of the added sugars so be sure to read your labels. Or you can try make your own Keto Ranch Dressing from scratch!

How do you make Buffalo Chicken Dip not greasy?

Hate greasy buffalo chicken dip? Us too. The best way to make sure your buffalo chicken dip isn’t greasy is to use low fat cream cheese, low fat or non fat cheddar cheese, and drain any excess fat from the chicken before adding it to the dip.

Can I make buffalo chicken dip ahead of time?

Definitely! In fact, we recommend making buffalo chicken dip ahead of time so all the flavors have a chance to meld together. Just mix everything together and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake it.

When you’re ready to serve, bake it according to the recipe instructions and enjoy!

How long is Buffalo Chicken Dip good for?

Buffalo chicken dip will last in the fridge for up to 3 days. We don’t recommend freezing buffalo chicken dip because the cheese can separate and it won’t be as creamy when you defrost it.

Why does Buffalo Chicken Dip separate?

Buffalo chicken dip can separate if it’s not mixed together well, or if it’s frozen and then defrosted.

To avoid this, make sure you mix everything together really well before storing it in the fridge, and don’t freeze buffalo chicken dip!

How do you reheat buffalo chicken dip?

The best way to reheat buffalo chicken dip is in the oven. Just place it in a baking dish and bake at 350 degrees until heated through. I like to add some fresh sprinkles of cheddar cheese on top to form that nice golden crust again. No one will even know it’s been reheated!

You can also heat buffalo chicken dip in the microwave, but be careful not to overcook it or the cheese will start to separate.

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Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

You can never go wrong with buffalo chicken dip. It’s easy to make, always a crowd pleaser, and can be made ahead of time. What more could you ask for? We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!