Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip is a classic American appetizer that brings together all the bold, spicy flavors of Buffalo wings in a warm, creamy, and cheesy dip. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser perfect for game days, parties, and potlucks. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and melted cheeses, this dip is baked until bubbly and golden on top. Easy to prepare using an oven, slow cooker, or even an Instant Pot, it pairs perfectly with chips, crackers, or veggie sticks. Its rich and tangy profile makes it an irresistible favorite that vanishes quickly from the snack table.

Ingredients (Serves ~8)

• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (e.g., rotisserie or poached)

• 1 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)

• 12 oz (1½ blocks) cream cheese, softened and cubed

• ¾ cup ranch dressing

• 1¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1¼ cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend

• Optional toppings: green onions, parsley, blue cheese crumbles
  
  

Directions

Oven Method:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, combine shredded chicken and hot sauce. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes.

3. Add cream cheese and ranch dressing. Stir until cream cheese is fully melted and mixture is smooth.

4. Remove from heat and stir in half the shredded cheeses.

5. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and bake for 15–20 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

6. Garnish with green onions, parsley, or blue cheese crumbles before serving.
   
   

Slow Cooker Method:

1. Add all ingredients (except toppings) into the slow cooker and stir to combine.

2. Cook on LOW for 2–3 hours or HIGH for 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally until hot and melted.

3. Garnish and serve directly from the slow cooker.
   
   

Instant Pot Method:

1. Use the sauté function to combine all ingredients until cheese is melted.

2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 5 minutes, then quick release.

3. Stir well, garnish, and serve.
   
   

Air Fryer Method:

1. Mix ingredients in a small oven-safe dish that fits your air fryer.

2. Preheat air fryer to 350°F and cook for 10–15 minutes until hot and bubbly.

3. Add toppings before serving.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per ~½ cup serving)

• Calories: ~270 kcal

• Fat: ~20 g

• Saturated Fat: ~10 g

• Protein: ~14 g

• Carbohydrates: ~6 g

• Sugar: ~1 g

• Sodium: ~700 mg