A creamy and cheesy ranch base is topped with shredded chicken, lots of buffalo sauce, and heaps of gooey cheese. It’s all baked until browned and bubbly for a game day favorite. This is a delicious twist on a classic and great served with crostini or tortilla chips.
A Favorite Party Dip!
Everyone loves a classic Buffalo Chicken Dip, and this Ranch-inspired twist is a game day favorite too! This dip can be prepared 48 hours in advance and baked before serving. Use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken or even canned chicken if it’s what you have on hand. It’s easy to cook and serve warm from a Crockpot or slow cooker in place of the oven. (Instructions below.) Use store bought or even homemade ranch dressing.
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip Ingredients
Use rotisserie chicken for this recipe to make prep really fast! Leftover Oven Baked Chicken Breasts or grilled chicken will also work well in this recipe. If you have frozen shredded chicken, use that! The cheesy base is made with cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch dressing. Add some chopped celery for some great crunch, or swap out the ranch for blue cheese dressing. a completely different and delish variation. Add dry herbs if desired, or even some hot chilies. Buffalo sauce is needed for the flavor and heat (did you know you can buy MILD buffalo sauce too)! Ensure you’re using buffalo sauce (and not just hot sauce) or mix up your own 2 ingredient Buffalo Sauce if you’ve only got hot sauce.
How to Make Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip
The flavor is epic—plus it comes together in just a few easy steps:
In a Crock-Pot:
This dip is easy to make in a Crock-Pot too! *Times can vary slightly based on the size of the slow cooker.
Delicious Dippers
Fresh veggies such as celery, carrots, and cucumbers Tortilla chips Pita chips (made with homemade pita bread) Crackers Pretzels Crostini
Leftover Dip
This tasty dip can be made ahead. Simply prepare it in an oven-proof dish and refrigerate. Let the dish come to room temperature, then bake when the guests arrive. Chicken dip will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Keep it covered until ready to use. Give it a stir, add some extra cheese, and reheat in the oven.
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