Name: Buffalo Chicken Dip with Crackers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ cup Frank’s RedHot sauce; 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided); 1 cup ranch dressing; 1 cup shredded mozzarella; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie is best); 3 green onions, sliced; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; Crackers, celery sticks, and carrot sticks for serving; Optional: crumbled blue cheese for topping

Creamy, spicy, cheesy buffalo chicken dip loaded with tender chicken, hot sauce, ranch, and two kinds of cheese. Served hot with crunchy crackers, celery, and carrots—the ultimate crowd-pleasing party dip that disappears in minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Buffalo Chicken Dip is the undisputed king of party foods: one bite of that creamy, tangy, spicy, cheesy goodness and your guests will be hovering around the bowl until it’s scraped clean. It takes only 10 minutes to throw together, can be made ahead, and tastes exactly like buffalo wings without the mess. It’s naturally low-carb (serve with veggies!), feeds a crowd, and reheats like a dream. Make it once and it will be requested at every single gathering—game day, holidays, birthdays, or Tuesday night—this dip is pure addiction in a bowl!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Use rotisserie chicken for ultimate ease and flavor.
Full-fat cream cheese + ranch = creamiest results.
Mix cold ingredients first—prevents clumping when baking.
Bake uncovered last 10 minutes for golden, bubbly top.
Double the recipe for big parties—it goes fast!
Serve straight from the slow cooker on warm setting.
Offer multiple dippers: crackers, celery, carrots, tortilla chips.

Yield: 12 Servings

Buffalo Chicken Dip with Crackers

Hot, creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip—perfect with crackers for any party!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

¾ cup Frank’s RedHot sauce
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1 cup ranch dressing
1 cup shredded mozzarella
3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie is best)
3 green onions, sliced
8 oz cream cheese, softened
Crackers, celery sticks, and carrot sticks for serving
Optional: crumbled blue cheese for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven: 350°F—your party MVP is about to be born!
Mix the base: Beat cream cheese, ranch, and Frank’s until smooth—no lumps allowed!
Add chicken: Fold in shredded chicken—coating every piece in spicy glory.
Cheese please: Stir in half the cheddar + all the mozzarella—gooey magic incoming.
Spread it: Transfer to a baking dish and smooth the top.
Top it off: Sprinkle remaining cheddar + green onions (and blue cheese if using).
Bake covered: First 15 minutes with foil—keeps it creamy.
Uncover & golden: Remove foil, bake 10–15 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
Broil for glory: Last 2 minutes under broiler—watch it turn irresistible!
Serve hot: Place in the center of crackers and veggies—stand back and watch the frenzy!

Notes

Frank’s RedHot is the authentic wing taste—don’t substitute.
Make it in the slow cooker for hands-off party perfection.
Leftovers make killer quesadillas, nachos, or stuffed potatoes.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 390Total Fat 29gSaturated Fat 11gUnsaturated Fat 19gCholesterol 101mgSodium 576mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 25g

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Ingredients Notes

Chicken: Rotisserie or canned—both work great.
Frank’s RedHot: The classic wing flavor—accept no substitutes.
Cream cheese: Full-fat melts smoother.
Ranch dressing: Adds cool creaminess; blue cheese dressing for bolder flavor.
Cheddar & mozzarella: Sharp + melty combo.
Green onions: Fresh finish and color.