This Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip is creamy, spicy and cheesy. It is super easy to make using shredded rotisserie chicken, in under 40 minutes, including cooking time. Ridiculously addictive!
Buffalo wings reign supreme as one of the ultimate game day snacks, and this buffalo ranch chicken dip elevates the best aspects of buffalo chicken wings, transforming them into an extraordinary and irresistibly hot dip!
The combination of melted cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and chicken makes it irresistible and is amazing served with crispy tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or sliced baguette like the jalapeno cream cheese dip.
Made with buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, cream cheese, cooked chicken, and a blend of cheeses, this dip bursts with flavor and fulfills every cheese lover's dream!
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Why you'll love it?
- Non-greasy and not liquidy
- Irresistibly cheesy
- Spicy and creamy
- No blue cheese
- Easy recipe using storebought rotisserie chicken
- Crowd pleaser
Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.
- Buffalo sauce - Like for the air fryer buffalo wings recipe or buffalo chicken tenders, I like to use Frank's original red hot sauce.
- Ranch - Ranch dressing adds a savory, herby, and slightly tangy flavor to a dip.
- Cream Cheese - As is the air fryer stuffed mushrooms recipe with cream cheese, use block style cream cheese and not the one from the top.
- Chicken - I used chopped rotisserie chicken, but feel free to utilize any leftover cooked chicken that isn't heavily seasoned. Even leftover Thanksgiving turkey would be delicious in this Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip recipe.
- Cheese - Although blue cheese is a classic when it comes to buffalo chicken wings, there are several folks who are not a fan of blue cheese. So, I used a mix of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Cheddar contributes to the vibrant orange hue of the buffalo sauce, enhancing its visual appeal and mozzarella creates a smooth and gooey texture.
- Scallion - Adds a mild onion flavor and a pop of green color.
- Jalapenos - Although this is optional, sliced jalapeno peppers on top adds a color contrast in the buffalo ranch chicken dip. Love jalapenos? Try this amazing air fryer jalapeno poppers recipe.
How to make?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
- Add buffalo sauce and ranch dressing into a medium cast iron skillet, stir well and place over low heat, cooking until warm.
Tip: I prefer using a cast-iron skillet for this recipe because it's suitable for both stovetop and oven cooking. Refer to the notes if you prefer using a baking dish instead.
2. Remove skillet from heat and mix in softened cream cheese until well combined.
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3 & 4. Stir in shredded chicken, both cheeses and chopped scallion.
5. Spread the mixture evenly in the skillet and top with sliced jalapeños. Bake for at 350 degrees, until hot and melted.
Pro tip: I like to broil for 2 to 3 minutes, so the top achieves a golden brown color.
How to serve
Our favorite way to serve the buffalo ranch chicken dip is with tortilla chips, for a classic and crunchy pairing. The saltiness and crunchiness of the chip adds a lovely contrast in texture and flavor.
Other delicious chip options to serve with buffalo ranch chicken dip:
- Fritos scoops
- Thick Potato chips
- Club crackers
- Crostini
- Pretzels
- Red bell pepper sticks
- Sliced cucumber
- Toasted Baguette slices
- Toasted Pita chips
- Celery
- Carrot slices
💡 Did you know? Any remaining dip can be repurposed as a flavorful sandwich filling or transformed into tasty crostini.
Looking for more spicy food ideas? Check out our round up post of 20+ spicy snack recipes.
Make ahead
By assembling the buffalo ranch chicken dip ahead of time, you can save time on the day you plan to serve it, making it a convenient option for parties or get togethers.
- Prepare - Follow the recipe until the point just before baking. Transfer the dip to oven and broiler safe pan. Cover tightly with two layers of plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate - Store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before you plan to serve it.
- Bake - Bake and broil according to recipe instructions. If you're baking the dip straight from the refrigerator, you may need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Storage and Re heating
Leftover buffalo ranch chicken dip can be refrigerated for about 3 days. Simply microwave before serving.
To freeze - Freeze leftovers in a sealed container and remove from the freezer few hours before you want to reheat and allow to thaw. Microwave to reheat.
Helpful tips
- To use a baking dish - If you don't have a cast-iron skillet, you can aheat the sauce in a regular skillet. Mix in the cream cheese and all other ingredients. Transfer the mixture into a one or two quart baking dish, top it with sliced jalapeños, and bake according to the provided instructions.
- Cream cheese - Leave cream cheese at room temperature for at least 4 hours for it to soften.
- To use cold cream cheese - Chop into bite size pieces before adding to the sauce.
- Use full fat cream cheese - Low fat may seperate when baked.
- Chicken - We used rotisserie chicken, avoiding the use of the skin to prevent excess salt. Chop the chicken into small pieces or shred it using two forks. Personally, I prefer using rotisserie chicken from Costco.
- Best hot sauce to use? Hands down, Frank’s RedHot Sauce!
- Adjust spiciness - While you have the option to decrease the amount of Frank's RedHot sauce when serving it to kids, I strongly recommend against it, as this recipe is not overly spicy.
- Jalapenos are optional - It enhances the presentation, providing additional texture and flavor. If you prefer a milder taste, consider removing the seeds.
- Feed a larger crowd - Double the recipe and bake in a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
Recipe FAQs
Keep track of how long a warm dip sits at room temperature—three hours max. Consider using a warming tray for extended freshness. Avoid leaving cream cheese-based party dips at room temperature for over two or three hours to prevent rapid bacteria growth, especially in varying temperatures.
Yes, you can use canned chicken as a convenient substitute for cooked rotisserie chicken in buffalo ranch chicken dip. When using canned chicken, make sure to drain it well before using it into the recipe.
Keep in mind that the texture of canned chicken may be different from freshly cooked or shredded rotisserie chicken, but it will still work well in the dip.
While Buffalo sauce is a specific type of hot sauce, the terms are not always interchangeable.
Buffalo sauce is a specific type of hot sauce that typically consists of a combination of hot sauce, melted butter, vinegar, and other seasonings. The addition of butter gives it a richer and smoother texture and is often associated with the classic taste of Buffalo chicken wings.
Whereas, hot sauce, refers to any sauce made from hot peppers or chili peppers. It can vary widely in terms of ingredients and flavor.
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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon Buffalo sauce use Franks Original
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon Ranch dressing
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 scallions chopped
- Sliced jalapeños optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add buffalo sauce and ranch dressing into a medium cast iron skillet, stir well and place over low heat, cooking until warm. Tip: I prefer using a cast-iron skillet for this recipe because it's suitable for both stovetop and oven cooking. Refer to the notes if you prefer using a baking dish instead.
- Remove skillet from heat and mix in softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Stir in shredded chicken, both cheeses and chopped scallion. Mix well and spread the mixture evenly. Top with sliced jalapeños, if using.
- Bake for about 18 minutes. Switch the oven to broil and broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until the top gets golden brown in color.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle more scallions and jalapeños and serve hot with tortilla chips.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
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