Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer loaded with spicy buffalo wing flavor. It goes great with a variety of dippers, from carrot and celery sticks to chips and crackers.
If you love buffalo wings, you’re sure to love this buffalo chicken dip recipe made with canned chicken.
It’s incredibly easy to throw together and is packed with tons of spicy hot, buffalo flavor.
Nothing is more satisfying than scooping up a warm bite of chicken dip on a crispy tortilla chip.
Want a keto dip? Just serve this dip with fresh vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and peppers.
Honestly, fresh vegetables are the best little dippers for this ooey, gooey, dip.
What You’ll Love About Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip
- Only 7 ingredients! This easy appetizer uses 7 ingredients. Add drained, canned chicken to blended ingredients and throw in a pan and bake.
- Made in under an hour. Make this delicious dip in under an hour. All you do is drain cans of chicken, toss all ingredients in a bowl, and throw in a pan and bake.
- Easy to make. Canned chicken dip is one of the easiest dips to make and is full of spicy, hot, buffalo wing flavor. There is literally no way to mess this recipe up. Just toss all ingredients together, heat, and serve.
- Can be made in a crock pot or the oven. I love to cook this dip in my crock pot on days that I am busy preparing other finger foods for parties. That way all appetizers are ready at the same time.
- Perfect for a small group or large crowd. Canned chicken buffalo dip is the perfect appetizer to feed a small group or large crowd. Double the recipe for a small group and triple the recipe for a myriad of people. Your guests will love this recipe! Even when cooking for a small army, chances are there will be happy ,full, bellies and little, to no dip, left in sight.
Ingredients & Substitutions
When I say this is the easiest buffalo chicken dip recipe I mean it! Assemble dip in 10 minutes, throw in a pan and bake.
Or throw all ingredients into a crock pot and let the crock pot do all the work.
Canned Chicken: Canned chicken is so convenient. And makes this recipe easily assembled in 10 minutes. You can also use shredded rotisserie chicken, if preferred.
Franks Red Hot: Franks red hot sauce is my favorite hot sauce for buffalo wings. So you know I had to use this hot sauce in this appetizer.
Cream Cheese: Philadelphia cream cheese is the best cream cheese to use. However, use any type of cream cheese you like.
Sour Cream: Sour cream blended with cream cheese makes this dip creamy and moist.
Easy Cucumber Dill Dip with Sour Cream is another creamy dip that is made with a sour cream and cream cheese blend.
Ranch Packet: Dry ranch packet adds a zesty ranch kick to this dip. I love to use a buttermilk ranch dip. It’s the bomb! You may also use ranch dressing in replacement of dry ranch mix. Details in the recipe card for the recommended amount.
Cheddar Cheese: Make sure to use a block of cheddar cheese in this recipe. Shredding cheddar cheese by hand is better than bags of pre-grated cheese. It melts much more smoothly.
Monterey Jack Cheese: Monterey Jack cheese melts smooth and adds a nice color to this canned chicken dip, but you may use any other type of block cheese you prefer.
Tips to Make the Best Dip
Make ahead: Easy buffalo chicken dip can be made ahead of time.
Keep dip stored in a crock pot on a warmed setting after cooking for best taste.
Serve with chips, celery, and crispy carrot sticks!
Blend cream cheese & sour cream. Blend softened cream cheese and sour cream together to make your creamy base for this appetizing dip. Stir in a zesty dry ranch mix and add in other ingredients.
This dip is versatile: Add your favorite toppings to this canned chicken dip.
Substitute canned chicken with a rotisserie chicken. Use 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken for this buffalo ranch chicken dip.
Best Hot Sauces for Buffalo Chicken Dip
Franks Red Hot. Franks red hot has my heart for buffalo chicken wings and dip.
However, here are three more of my favorite hot sauces that are arguably finger licking good!
Lousianna Hot Sauce. Is my second choice and packs a mean punch! If you know anything about Louisianans they love their rouxs, their bread, and their hot sauce.
Franks Red Hot Buffalo Sauce. For a milder dip try using Franks red hot buffalo sauce. This sauce is my third choice and is perfect for those who like a mild buffalo wing taste.
Best Chef Buffalo Sauce. Best chef buffalo sauce just about goes on everything.
I mean literally, everything! I have to limit the amount I buy. Otherwise, I’d eat way too much buffalo sauce in one sitting.
Scooping up a mouthwatering bite of melted cheese, shredded chicken, smothered in best chefs buffalo hot sauce is satisfying beyond measure.
Especially served with warmed tortilla chips. It is delish!
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Add cream cheese, sour cream, dry ranch packet, & buffalo sauce to a bowl and blend with a hand held mixer until smooth.
- Stir in drained, canned chicken, & divided shredded cheese.
- Top buffalo ranch chicken dip with the remaining cheese.
- Throw dip in a pan & bake until cheese is melted.
Add-ins Perfect for Canned Chicken Dip Appetizer
If you know me, you know I love to think of tasty add-ins for any recipe. And vegetables are my favorite ingredients to add.
Black olives. Black olives compliment this hot, buffalo dip. Add the desired amount right before serving.
Green Onions. Green onions are the perfect chicken dip garnish and taste incredibly, delicious. Especially paired with black olives.
Chives. Chives are a popular herb related to onions and garlic. When added to dip as a garnish, chives make this chicken dip pop with color and give this appetizer a slight garlic flavor.
Crumbled Blue Cheese. Add blue cheese crumbles to warmed chicken dip for a traditional buffalo wing taste.
Can I Make Chicken Dip in a Crock Pot?
Yes. Chicken dip can be made in a crock pot. Just add drained cans of chicken to the crock pot with other ingredients and heat.
Keep the dip on a warmed setting until ready to serve and top with the desired garnish right before serving.
What Crackers or Chips are Best for Canned Chicken Dip?
- Chicken crackers
- Saltine crackers
- Wheat thins
- Ritz crackers
- Triscuit crackers
- Fritos scoops
- Tortilla chips
- Pita chips
- Pretzels
- Carrot sticks
- Celery sticks
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Buffalo Chicken Dip with Canned Chicken
Buffalo chicken dip with canned chicken is the perfect appetizer that can be thrown together in 10 minutes. Make this easy dish in the oven or dump all ingredients in a crock pot.
Ingredients
- 12.5 ounces canned, chicken, drained
- 1 package 8 ounces, cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 ranch packet
- 3/4 cup Franks Red Hot Sauce
- 1 cup grated, cheddar, cheese
- 1 cup grated, Monterey Jack, cheese
- 3/4 cup Franks red hot
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees and gather all ingredients.
- Grate block cheese and set aside for chicken dip.
- In a small mixing bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, and dry ranch packet. With a handheld mixer blend until smooth.
- Stir in drained, canned chicken, Franks Red Hot Sauce, and 1/2 cup of each shredded cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Put buffalo chicken dip in a pan top with remaining 1/2 cup of each cheese and bake.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and melted. Serve with chips, crackers, and veggie sticks.
For Crock Pot:
1. Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to the bottom of the crock pot.
2. Grate cheese and set aside.
3. Drain canned chicken and add to the crock pot along with 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, Franks Red Hot Sauce, Ranch mix, and sour cream.
4. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or high 1-2 hours. Chicken dip is ready when all the cheese is melted.
5. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Stir dip and keep crock pot on warmed setting to melt cheese. Garnish buffalo chicken dip with desired ingredients. Serve dip with carrot and celery sticks, crackers, and chips.
Notes
Grate block cheese it's worth the extra time.
Garnish dip with diced green onions, black olives, chives, or blue cheese crumbles.
Make it easy with pre made ingredients you dump together and bake.
You can substitute dry ranch packet with 1 cup of ranch dressing. If using do not use sour cream.
This buffalo chicken dip is perfect for super bowl Sunday.
Double recipe for 16 servings and triple recipe for 24 servings.
Glad you enjoyed this!
making this for thanksgiving!