Indulge in the ultimate game day snack with this Buffalo Chicken Dip! Made simple by using rotisserie chicken, shredded cheddar, and a spicy kick of buffalo sauce, this crowd-pleasing dip is perfect for sharing. Elevate your snack game and savor every moment of the big game with this deliciously cheesy gluten free treat!
The easy cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip you love is made simple by using a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. No need for messing around with raw chicken! This version of buffalo chicken dip still has all the classic ingredients like cheesy cheddar, spicy buffalo sauce, and a *small amount* of cream cheese. It's the perfect appetizer for your game day menu that is sure to fly off the table. Mine was gone within minutes!
Enjoy this delicious dip with your favorite dippers like corn tortilla chips, carrots, celery sticks, ruffle chips, crackers, baguette, etc. This dip is naturally gluten free and nut-free so it's perfect for those with food allergies as well. Savor every minute of the big game with the best buffalo chicken dip! It's a party favorite!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- A delicious appetizer that is perfect for your Game Day menu.
- It's a dip that is served hot, to cozy up during the cold winter months.
- An irresistible spicy, cheesy flavor.
- It uses simple ingredients like a rotisserie chicken.
- This recipe uses half the cream cheese of a regular buffalo chicken dip.
- Eat it with your favorite dippers—chips, crackers, veggies, etc.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and simply popped in the oven just before serving.
- This easy buffalo chicken dip recipe is also gluten free and nut free.
Need more recipes for your game day snacks? Try my gluten free jalapeño poppers, gluten free fried pickles, gluten free mozzarella sticks, gluten free potato skins, vegan french onion dip, white chicken chili, and mango pico de gallo.
Ingredient Notes
Here are all the buffalo chicken dip ingredients:
- Shredded chicken breasts from a rotisserie chicken.
- Cream cheese—just half a brick, unlike other recipes.
- Shredded cheddar cheese—shred it yourself, it will melt better than the pre-shredded stuff.
- Garlic powder, salt, and black pepper
- Buffalo wing sauce
- Ranch dressing—ranch goes so well with buffalo sauce! A little adds a nice flavor to the dip.
- Chopped green onions for topping
- For dipping: Corn tortilla chips, carrots, celery sticks, ruffle chips, baguette slices, etc.
Substitutions
If you don't have a rotisserie chicken, you can boil and shred 2 chicken breasts yourself.
If all you have is Frank's RedHot instead of buffalo sauce, you can use that and add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to create a buffalo flavor.
Can I make this dairy free? You can try using dairy free cream cheese and shredded cheese, but I fear it will not melt the same.
Serve this dip with your favorite tortilla chips, ruffle chips, crackers, sliced baguette, or sliced vegetables.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Be sure to read the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and instructions.
(Prep) Preheat the oven to 400ºF and grease an 8x8", 9x7", or equivalent medium size baking dish.
(1) In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, seasonings, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing.
(2) Use a spatula to mix until combined.
(3) Spread the dip into the baking dish.
(4) Bake at for 20 minutes, then broil on high for 2-5 minutes at the end until the top is crispy.
Cover with foil if the top gets too dark beforehand.
Sprinkle sliced green onions or blue cheese crumbles on top. Drizzle with more buffalo sauce, sour cream, or blue cheese dressing.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, vegetables, or sliced baguette. Be careful—it will be hot!
What to Serve with Buffalo Chicken Dip
My favorite way to eat buffalo chicken dip is with a variety of dippers. Tortilla chips, ruffle chips, sliced baguette, crackers, carrot sticks, cucumber, celery—are all delicious. Add it to your game day snack line up with some of these:
- No Bean Chili
- Mango Pico de Gallo
- Mexican Street Corn Salad
- Gluten Free Chicken Taquitos
- Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
- Gluten Free Onion Rings
- Bang Bang Shrimp
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Make Ahead & Storage
Make ahead: You can mix the dip and place it in the dish the day before you want to serve it. Cover with foil and refrigerate, then bake as directed.
Storage: Leftover dip can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 2 days. Reheat again in the oven or microwave until warm.
Freezing: While I have not tested freezing this dip, it should work to mix the dip, place it in a foil tray, cover and freeze for up to 1 month. Bake as directed, plus possibly a few minutes longer.
Expert Tips
Here are some of my top tips and tricks for successful buffalo chicken dip:
- Finely chop the rotisserie chicken meat!
- If you're not using a rotisserie chicken, boil and shred your own chicken breasts.
- For a larger dip, use the leg meat from the rotisserie chicken and double all other ingredient quantities.
- Shred the cheddar yourself so it melts nicely.
- If you only have Franks Red Hot sauce, add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar for the buffalo sauce taste.
- Broil the dip at the end for a crispy top.
- Serve with your favorite dippers for the most delicious bite!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This recipe specifies to use store-bought rotisserie chicken for easy prep.
Any buffalo sauce will work, but Frank's Buffalo Sauce is the original inspiration for this recipe.
This recipe is not designed to be made in a slow cooker, but I'm sure you could. Add all dip ingredients and cook on low for 2 hours, or until melted. Check every 30 minutes.
This buffalo dip recipe is sure to be the star of your game day feast or super bowl party. It's high in protein and high in flavor! Using rotisserie chicken makes for easy prep, a quick bake, and minimal clean up. The best part is that it can be prepared ahead of time and baked when ready to serve. It is naturally gluten free for everyone to enjoy at your next party!
More Game Day Recipes
- High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Blender Salsa with Fresh Tomatoes
- Gluten Free White Chicken Chili
- Gluten Free Bang Bang Shrimp
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Recipe
Rotisserie Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 2 shredded cooked chicken breasts from a rotisserie chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened half a typical brick
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon each: garlic powder, salt, and black pepper
- ¾ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoon ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoon chopped green onions for topping
- For dipping: corn tortilla chips, carrots, celery sticks, ruffle chips, baguette slices, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF and grease an 8x8", 9x7", or equivalent medium size baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, seasonings, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing. Use a spatula to mix until combined, then pour into the baking dish.
- Bake at for 20 minutes, then broil on high for 2-5 minutes at the end until the top is crispy. Cover with foil if the top gets too dark beforehand.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, vegetables, or sliced baguette. Careful—it will be hot!
Notes
- If you don't want to use a rotisserie chicken, you can boil and shred 2 chicken breasts yourself.
- Soften the cream cheese even more by microwaving it for 15 seconds before mixing.
- Shred the cheddar from a block yourself, it will melt better than the pre-shredded stuff.
- Make ahead: You can mix the dip and place it in the dish the day before you want to serve it. Cover with foil and refrigerate, then bake as directed.
- Storage: Leftover dip can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 2 days. Reheat again in the oven or microwave until warm.
- Freezing: While I have not tested freezing this dip, it should work to mix the dip, place it in a foil tray, cover and freeze for up to 1 month. Bake as directed, plus possibly a few minutes longer.
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