Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip (With Canned Chicken!)

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This easy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe with canned chicken and ranch is a killer appetizer that you can make in minutes. Only 5 ingredients!

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip in a white bowl on a wooden serving platter next to an orange bowl of tortilla chips

Easy Chicken Dip

Whether it’s game day or you just need a quick appetizer for a crowd, this Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe with canned chicken and ranch is something that you can whip up in minutes!

Full of cheesy goodness and made without blue cheese dressing, you only need to combine a handful of ingredients and you’re done. 

These simple ingredients are items that you can easily keep on hand for last-minute family gatherings, and you may already have them in your cabinets and refrigerator. Easy appetizers can sometimes be hard to come by and this creamy buffalo chicken dip recipe won’t disappoint. 

As a creamy, cheesy appetizer, you’ll find yourself being drawn to make this again and again. A buffalo wing dip is one of those things that you almost can’t help craving! With the tangy buffalo along with the convenience of canned chicken, this easy recipe is one that you’ll be known for. 

During football season you may think that you need a crockpot buffalo chicken dip, but it’s not necessary. Even better than your favorite buffalo chicken wings, this dip still tastes amazing at room temperature.

You can easily place it on your super bowl party snack table and it will still be the best buffalo chicken dip recipe you’ve had!

This low carb party favorite is gluten-free, egg-free, and keto, so it should be an excellent option for many of your guests. It has a great flavor and you can easily find all of the ingredients at your local grocery store. 

If you like this ranch chicken cheese dip, you also have to try my Cheesy Buffalo Dip with Frank’s hot sauce and mozzarella cheese!

Recipe Notes:

  • Slicing your cream cheese into cubes will help it to melt faster. 
  • If you aren’t a big fan of Buffalo sauce, you may want to start with 4 tablespoons and add more to your personal preference.
  • Drain the liquid from your canned chicken before adding it to the mixture. 
  • You can also add bacon bits to this easy dip recipe while it is still cooking in the pot. 

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Canned Chicken in a white bowl on a wooden serving plate next to orange bowls of yellow corn chips and celery sticks and carrot sticks

How To Make Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients:

1 cream cheese block 8 oz
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cans chicken, drained (or one large can, approximately 12.5 oz)
6-7 tablespoons Buffalo sauce

Supplies Needed:

Large saucepan
Wooden spoon
Large whisk

A brick of cream cheese that has been cut into cubes in the wrapper next to a knife for Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Canned Chicken

Directions:

Step 1: In a large pot over medium-low heat, combine cream cheese and ranch dressing. I usually find it easiest to dice up my cream cheese so that it heats faster.

A black pan with ranch dressing and cream cheese cubes cooking with a wooden spoon for Buffalo Chicken Dip With Canned ChickenStep 2: Once melted, add your buffalo wing sauce in and stir to combine.

A black pan with melted cream cheese, ranch dressing and buffalo sauce being stirred with a red whisk for Buffalo Chicken Dip With Canned ChickenStep 3: Add your shredded cheddar cheese and stir until it’s nice and stringy when you lift the whisk or spoon. 

A black pan with melted cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce and shredded cheese sitting on top with a red whisk for Buffalo Chicken Dip With Canned ChickenStep 4: Drain the chicken while it is still in the can. Break up each of the cans of chicken with a spoon. Add the now-drained chicken pieces to the mixture. 

A black pan full of melted cream cheese, ranch dressing, shredded cheese, buffalo sauce, and canned chicken for Buffalo Chicken Dip With Canned ChickenStep 5: Stir everything together until the cheese is completely melted and all of the ingredients are combined.

Buffalo Chicken Dip with the canned chicken sitting on top of the dip waiting to be mixed inStep 6: Taste your delicious dip to see if it is spicy enough for you. If you want some additional kick, add a little more spicy buffalo sauce. There is a reason that buffalo wings come in various levels of spice!

Easy Buffalo Chicken dip with canned chicken in a white bowl with parsley and shredded cheese on top next to two orange bowls of yellow corn chips and carrots and celery sticksStep 7: Once your dip has cooked through, pour it into a serving bowl. Top with some green onions or parsley, and a little bit of remaining shredded cheese or blue cheese crumbles. 

Enjoy this easy buffalo dip recipe with tortilla chips or celery sticks, bell peppers, and carrot sticks.

How To Store Leftover Buffalo Chicken Dip With Canned Chicken

Store any leftover dip in a large bowl in the refrigerator under plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 

Some easy Buffalo Chicken Dip on a yellow corn chip in front of the rest of the bowl

Do I Have To Use Canned Chicken For This Creamy Dip?

No! This recipe calls for white meat canned chicken because it works well and keeps your total time for prep down, but you can use other options.

If you’d prefer to use fresh chicken or have cooked chicken breasts, leftover rotisserie chicken, or shredded chicken in the fridge, this is a good choice for using up leftover chicken.

Just make sure that the chicken you are adding to this yummy dip is cooked all the way through before adding it to the mixture. 

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Yield: 15 servings

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip With Canned Chicken

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Canned Chicken in a white bowl on a wooden serving plate next to orange bowls of yellow corn chips and celery sticks and carrot sticks

This easy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe with chicken and ranch is a killer appetizer that you can make in minutes. Only 5 ingredients!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cream cheese block 8 oz
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cans chicken, drained (or one large can, approximately 12.5 oz)
  • 6-7 Tbsp Buffalo sauce

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium-low heat, combine cream cheese and ranch dressing. It will melt faster if you dice the cream cheese up first.
  2. Once melted, add your buffalo wing sauce in and stir to combine.
  3. Add your shredded cheddar cheese and stir until it's nice and stringy when you lift the whisk or spoon. 
  4. Drain the chicken while it is still in the can. Break up each of the cans of chicken with a spoon. Add the now-drained chicken pieces to the mixture. 
  5. Stir everything together until the cheese is completely melted and all of the ingredients are combined.
  6. Taste your delicious dip to see if it is spicy enough for you. If you want some additional kick, add a little more spicy buffalo sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

If you aren't a big fan of Buffalo sauce, I would start with 4 Tbsp and add more if you choose. The more you add, the spicier it will be!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

15

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 132Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 1207mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip in a bowl with chips

8 Comments

  1. This recipe looks awesome!!! Since I don’t use grain flour, do you think almond or coconut flour would work well as a substitute? Thanks!

  2. I tried this sauce on turkey meatballs last night and served them to my very picky children and their even pickier cousins. What a HUGE hit! I cannot thank you enough – you’ve added a new staple to their diets …

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