Go Back
oven-baked-buffalo-chicken-dip-creamy-party-favorite_feature

Ultimate Oven Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip: The Perfect Party Appetizer

This creamy oven-baked buffalo chicken dip combines tender shredded chicken with cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and cheeses for the ultimate party appetizer. Perfect for game days, tailgates, and gatherings, it bakes to bubbly perfection and serves with tortilla chips or vegetable crudités.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Shred cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces using leftover roasted chicken, rotisserie chicken, or poached chicken breasts
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until smooth and well-combined
  3. Fold in shredded chicken, 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese, and half of green onions. Mix gently until ingredients are evenly distributed
  4. Transfer mixture to baking dish and spread evenly. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted and golden
  5. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining green onions. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or crusty bread

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. Can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking. Adjust buffalo sauce heat level based on preference - start mild for mixed crowds.