Last Updated on March 12, 2025 by Michelle Mundy
Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip combines deli chicken salad, wing sauce and cheese for a delicious baked twist on an everyday party favorite!
Every family has a signature dish that they are known for that they get asked to bring to events. The recipe in this house that all of our friends and family eagerly await from our kitchen is our Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip. We have been taking this to gatherings for years and it never disappoints.
It is a great recipe because it is different than the traditional buffalo chicken dip that people usually make. All of the ingredients are combined together before they are baked to warm, delicious perfection!
Some Thoughts About Deli Chicken Salad
While developing this recipe, a trip to the deli to get the required three cups of chicken salad almost made us change our minds. Pre-made chicken salad is a lot more expensive than it should be! Luckily, we have a great recipe for chicken salad right here on this site and it is really easy to make.
If you are strapped for time or can find deli chicken salad that is reasonably priced, use that. But if you want to make your own, use the recipe for Best Chicken Salad Ever. Simple to make and just the right amount for this recipe!
What You’ll Need to Make Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Cream Cheese – We use full fat cream cheese but light cream cheese may be substituted. Softening the cream cheese for 20-30 minutes on the counter makes it easier to mix and achieve a smoother consistency.
- Hot Wing Sauce – we prefer Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wings Hot Sauce.
- Sour Cream – We use regular sour cream but you can use light sour cream instead.
- Powdered Ranch Dressing Mix – Name brand or generic, you only need a tablespoon.
- Deli Chicken Salad – 3 cups or 1 recipe of our Best Chicken Salad Ever.
- Shredded Cheese – Cheddar (sharp or medium) or cheddar-jack cheese.
- Frito’s Scoops – or any tortilla chips for serving.
How to Make Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip
With the chicken salad made or purchased from the deli, the Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip can be assembled quite quickly. The fresh celery and onion in the chicken salad add a great crunch to the finished baked dip and the combination of the flavors makes this dip irresistible.
Serve with Scoops or tortilla chips and don’t expect to have any leftovers!
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, wing sauce, sour cream, and powdered ranch dressing. Stir until mostly smooth and well combined.
Fold in the entire three cups of chicken salad. Stir until combined.
And then fold in the shredded cheese.
Spread the mixture evenly in a medium sized casserole dish.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 45 minutes until heated through and bubbling.
Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm with Fritos Scoops, tortilla chips, crackers or even veggies. There never seem to be any leftovers so make sure you get some while you can. Enjoy!
Other Easy Party Food Recipes You May Enjoy
Bite Sized Sausage Rolls – the BEST bite sized sausage rolls anywhere. A huge favorite.
Southwest Egg Rolls – Delicious in the deep fryer OR the Air Fryer and so easy to make.
Party Pretzel Bites – these delicious little bites are addictive and always welcomed at any gathering.
Quick and Easy Bruschetta – restaurant quality Bruschetta is hiding in the ingredients in your refrigerator!
Easy Homemade Ranch Dip – just seven simple pantry ingredients to create a delicious and easy Homemade Ranch Dip!
Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup hot wing sauce Frank’s Wing Sauce works well
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp powdered ranch dressing mix
- 3 cups chicken salad from the deli or Best Chicken Salad Ever
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or cheddar-jack cheese
- Scoops or tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, wing sauce, sour cream, and powdered ranch dressing. Stir until mostly smooth and well combined.
- Fold in chicken salad and shredded cheese.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a medium sized casserole dish.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 45 minutes until heated through and bubbling.
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes then serve warm with scoops or tortilla chips. Enjoy!
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Paul Brown says
Thank you so much for this recipe! My first time using my indoor grill and the chicken turned out fantastic but I had leftovers. I used them to make this dip.Your instructions were easy to follow and yielded results even better than what I had hoped for. I look forward to delving deeper into your blog and learning even more. Thanks again.
Ashley Jones says
recipe looks wonderful. i hope you don’t mind but i added this recipe to my site with working links to your page. can’t wait to try this one out.
The Bandit says
That’s great Ashley! Let me know how it works out for you! <3
Chocha says
Hooked on this dip! Thankyou for sharing this recipe.