Ranch Buffalo Chicken Dip is warm, cheesy and creamy with the perfect spicy kick that will keep you coming back for more! Our recipe for buffalo ranch chicken dip is easy to make and can be ready in just minutes in the microwave or can be baked in the oven.
Perfect for game day or a holiday get-together, everyone will be gathered around this irresistible buffalo dip!
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- Buffalo Chicken Dip With Ranch
- How to make buffalo ranch chicken dip
- Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Substitutions
- Can Buffalo Chicken Dip be made in the microwave?
- Microwave Directions
- What to eat buffalo chicken dip with
- Buffalo Chicken Recipes
- Ingredients
- Easy Appetizer Recipes
- Ranch Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Dip With Ranch
Now here’s a dip that will disappear before your very eyes!
Buffalo Chicken Dip combines cream cheese and sour cream with an envelope of Ranch seasoning mix for a punch of flavor.
Add in hot sauce and chicken and you won’t be able to resist this warm indulgent appetizer.
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How to make buffalo ranch chicken dip
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F. Combine cream cheese, sour cream, Ranch seasoning mix and hot sauce until smooth and blended.
Step 2: Stir in the chicken, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and ½ cup shredded cheddar.
Step 3: Transfer to a baking dish and top with the remaining ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup shredded cheddar.
Step 4: Bake 20-25 minutes or until the cheeses are melted and the dip is heated through.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- You can prepare this dip ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake. Then let the dip come to room temperature and follow the oven or microwave directions.
- You can make this a buffalo cheese dip and omit the chicken
Substitutions
- Substitute shredded Monterrey Jack cheese for the shredded cheddar cheese
- Stir in cooked ground beef in place of the chicken for a buffalo beef dip
- Substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream
- I made this recipe with my homemade buffalo sauce but you can use storebought sauce instead
Can Buffalo Chicken Dip be made in the microwave?
Yes, you can make this Buffalo Dip in the microwave in just minutes!
Microwave Directions
Directions to microwave buffalo chicken dip:
- In a microwave safe dish, combine cream cheese, sour cream, Ranch seasoning mix and hot sauce until smooth blended.
- Stir in chicken, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and ½ cup shredded cheddar.
- Microwave 2 minutes on high. Stir and top with remaining ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup shredded cheddar. If desired, sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese.
- Microwave until cheese is melted and dip is heated through, about 1 minute.
What to eat buffalo chicken dip with
You can serve this hot dip with:
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
- French fries
- Tortilla chips
- Pretzels
- Crusty bread
Buffalo Chicken Recipes
If you're anything like me, you love anything and everything buffalo! And that's why I serve these buffalo chicken recipes too:
- Let your slow cooker do the cooking! Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken is a four ingredient easy recipe that cooks itself in the slow cooker. Turn it into sliders, tacos or serve as a bowl over rice or quinoa! chicken.
- Spice up Taco Tuesday with Buffalo Chicken Tacos bursting with saucy spicy buffalo chicken topped with celery, carrots, tomatoes and creamy Roquefort blue cheese.
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken and Rice combines chicken breasts, carrots, hot sauce and butter and finishes with instant rice stirred in for dinner with a spicy kick. Perfect as a stick-to-your-ribs meal.
- As Whole Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower cooks in the oven hot sauce seeps into the florettes giving you a taste of heat with every bite. And only 3 ingredients! The perfect recipe for a Meatless Monday dinner. Just cut in wedges, serve with a salad and you’re all set!
Ingredients
Ingredients for buffalo chicken dip with cream cheese
- cream cheese
- sour cream
- Ranch Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix
- buffalo hot sauce
- cooked chicken
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- crumbled blue cheese, optional
- pretzel chips, celery sticks and carrots or your favorite dippers
Easy Appetizer Recipes
Spicy Nacho Stuffed Peppers is an easy appetizer recipe seasoned with taco seasoning and brimming with salsa, black beans, corn, avocado, jalapeno and cheesy goodness!
Onions slowly caramelize making them sweet and tender giving our Bacon & Caramelized Onion Dip a richness like no other onion dip. Add crispy bacon to create a flavor combination that is to die for! This homemade onion dip will definitely become a family favorite and the star of your party!
Dill Pickle Dip is an easy recipe for a creamy, tangy cream cheese dip that’s flavored with pickles, relish, pickle juice and fresh dill. A delicious party dip that takes just minutes to make and will be a hit at your next get together!
Phyllo Wrapped Brandied Cranberry Baked Brie is an easy baked Brie recipe with a cranberry brandy topping wrapped in layers of phyllo dough. A hint of rosemary and Dijon with a touch of spice finish off this classic holiday appetizer.
Bursting with cheesy goodness and a hint of spice, Creamy Corn and Black Bean Dip, served with tortilla chips or fresh veggie dippers, is a warm dip with a silky texture from a cream cheese and sour cream winning combination.
Pretzel Ranch Chicken Tenders With Buffalo Ranch Dipping Sauce is an easy recipe with a crunchy pretzel coating and spicy dipping sauce making them a perfect appetizer for movie night, watching the big game or a fun dinner for kids. Chicken tenders are dipped in ranch dressing then coated in a crunchy crushed pretzel coating and baked to perfection! Serve them with a Buffalo Ranch Dipping Sauce and this baked pretzel-crusted chicken tenders recipe will be a favorite in no time!
Oven-Baked Ravioli Bites With Balsamic Dipping Sauce is an easy recipe for a crowd-pleasing appetizer! Why deep fry in oil when you can bake in the oven and have your ravioli bites be so much healthier and even more delicious? Add a Balsamic Dipping Sauce and these ravioli bites will be the star of any party!
Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites is an easy recipe for a last minute holiday appetizer. With just three ingredients you can have this bite of cheesy goodness in just minutes! Bacon with macaroni and cheese is a perfect combination of two comfort foods for a holiday recipe that everyone will love!
Ranch Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese , at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 envelope (1.0 ounce) Ranch Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix
- 1/3 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 1 cup chopped cooked chicken
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese , divided
- ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese , divided
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese , optional
- pretzel chips celery sticks and carrots or your favorite dippers
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In an oven-safe baking dish, combine cream cheese, sour cream, Ranch seasoning mix and hot sauce until smooth and blended.
- Stir in chicken, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and ½ cup shredded cheddar.
- Top with remaining ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup shredded cheddar. If desired, sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve with pretzel chips, celery sticks and carrots or your favorite dippers.
Notes
- In a microwave safe dish, combine cream cheese, sour cream, Ranch seasoning mix and hot sauce until smooth blended.
- Stir in chicken, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and ½ cup shredded cheddar.
- Microwave 2 minutes on high. Stir and top with remaining ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup shredded cheddar. If desired, sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese.
- Microwave until cheese is melted and dip is heated through, about 1 minute.
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