Buffalo Chicken Dip

Name: Buffalo Chicken Dip with Rotisserie Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 rotisserie chicken (about 3 cups shredded meat); 8 oz cream cheese; 1 cup ranch dressing; 1 cup hot sauce; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 2 green onions, chopped

Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer made with shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, and hot sauce that bakes until golden and bubbly. It comes together in minutes and serves a crowd, making it ideal for game day or casual gatherings.

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Total

30 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

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Ingredients

1 rotisserie chicken (about 3 cups shredded meat)
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup ranch dressing
1 cup hot sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 green onions, chopped

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Instructions

1
Pull all the meat off the rotisserie chicken and place it in a large bowl.
2
Shred the chicken using a hand mixer or two forks. Set aside.
3
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
4
Heat the mixture, whisking continuously until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
5
Turn off the heat and add the shredded chicken, 1 cup of shredded cheddar, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, and the chopped green onions.
6
Stir everything together until well combined.
7
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (a 9-inch pie plate works well).
8
Top evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
9
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
10
Let cool for a few minutes before serving with chips, crackers, or vegetables.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use rotisserie chicken at room temperature so it incorporates smoothly into the cream cheese base without clumping.
Reserve a handful of shredded cheddar and mozzarella to sprinkle on top before baking for a golden, crispy-edged finish.
Bake at 350°F until the edges bubble and the top is light golden (about 20–25 minutes); overbaking can make the dip separate.
Stir the dip gently once halfway through baking if the edges are browning too quickly.

Substitutions

Ranch dressing → ranch seasoning mix (1–2 tbsp) mixed with sour cream or Greek yogurt (note: adjust thickness as needed)
Hot sauce → Frank's RedHot or any mild/medium wing sauce (note: flavor intensity varies by brand)
Cheddar cheese → Colby or Monterey Jack (note: use same total amount for consistent melting)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10–15 minutes until warmed through, or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.