Buffalo Chicken Dip
The BEST Buffalo Chicken Dip, it’s one of my go-to appetizers because everyone loves it!! It’s easy, you can make it ahead and it’s delicious! It’s also perfect for sharing with friends and a must for your Superbowl party!! You can make this in the slow cooker, or make it faster using a rotisserie chicken. A few more favorite party appetizers are my Mini Bell Peppers Loaded Turkey “Nachos”, Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and Baked Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers.
I’ve been making this buffalo dip for years because it’s always a hit when I serve it at any party. It’s much lighter than most buffalo dip recipes out there, but you would never know! To make buffalo chicken dip healthy, I use lean chicken breast and lighten it with Greek yogurt or fat-free sour cream. And of course, I use Frank’s hot sauce – a must! Lately I’ve been making this with a rotisserie chicken, which is the fastest method, then I bake it in the oven.
What to eat with Buffalo Dip:
These are some of my favorite dippers to serve with this dip:
Serve it with fresh veggies like celery sticks and baby carrots Make it more substantial and serve it with baked chips or crackers. Leftovers are great used as a filling for sandwiches or egg rolls.
Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients:
Shredded Chicken Breast: cooked in the crock pot or from a rotisserie chicken. Franks Hot Sauce: I use Franks original hot sauce, a must! Cream Cheese: I used reduced fat Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt: this replaces part of the cream cheese used in other recipes to make it lighter Crumbled Blue Cheese: Or swap it for cheddar cheese White Vinegar: just a little for flavor
Helpful Tips
If you are planning on serving a larger crowd, I highly recommend doubling the recipe, the cook time will remain the same. You can prep this a day ahead then pop it in the oven 30 minutes before serving. Leftovers last 4 days in the refrigerator.
Variations:
If you don’t like blue cheese, you can swap it for cheddar or mozzarella cheese. If you like it extra cheesy, you can top it with more cheddar and melt before serving.
How To Make Buffalo Chicken Dip
Fastest Oven Method:
To bake this in the oven, you can use cooked shredded chicken breast from a rotisserie chicken, then mix all the ingredients and place them in a baking dish. Bake 350F until hot, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Crock Pot Method:
To make this in the slow cooker, cook the chicken breasts in water or broth 4 hours on high, then drain and shred the chicken with two forks. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and cook low 2 to 3 hours, serve hot.
More Buffalo Chicken Recipes:
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps Buffalo Chicken Strips Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Roll Ups Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Buffalo Chicken Salad
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