Description
This Buffalo Chicken Dip is creamy, spicy, and cheesy — everything you love about Buffalo wings without the mess! Perfect for parties, game days, or whenever you need a crowd-pleasing appetizer that everyone will rave about.
Ingredients
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2 (10-ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained
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¾ cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
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2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
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1 cup ranch dressing
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1½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 bunch celery, cut into 4-inch pieces (for serving)
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1 (8-ounce) box chicken-flavored crackers (for serving)
Instructions
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Gather all your ingredients and have them ready.
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In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm the chicken and hot sauce until heated through, about 3–5 minutes.
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Stir in the cream cheese and ranch dressing. Cook and stir until well blended and smooth, about 3–5 more minutes.
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Mix in half of the shredded Cheddar cheese.
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Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker, and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
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Cover and cook on LOW until the dip is hot, bubbly, and irresistible — about 35 minutes.
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Serve warm with celery sticks and chicken-flavored crackers. Enjoy every cheesy, spicy bite!
Notes
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Use freshly shredded rotisserie chicken for extra flavor!
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Swap ranch dressing for blue cheese if you’re a true Buffalo wing traditionalist.
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Make it ahead: Prepare everything and refrigerate, then heat when ready to serve.
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For a baked version, use a baking dish and heat at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
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Want it even spicier? Add extra hot sauce or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
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Equipment
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Medium Skillet
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Slow Cooker
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Spatula or Mixing Spoon
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Measuring Cups
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker (or Stovetop to Slow Cooker)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 284 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Dip, game day appetizer, party dip, chicken recipes, cheesy dips, slow cooker dips