This irresistibly delicious, crowd-pleasing Buffalo Chicken Dip Without Cream Cheese will be the talk of your next party! This easy-to-make appetizer is perfect for game days, cookouts, and potlucks. This flavorful dip is the perfect combination of creamy, zesty, and cheesy, and it is sure to be a family favorite! So forget about store-bought processed dips and take your dip game to the next level – without the cream cheese!
Have you been searching for a recipe that takes minutes to whip up but tastes like it's been slow-cooked for hours?
Well, this is the perfect recipe! It's a no-fuss recipe, and you don't need any fancy ingredients!
All you need is your favorite hot sauce and a few kitchen items you likely have on hand!
While classic buffalo chicken dip contains cream cheese, this dip is creamy and delicious without it! And this is one of my favorite appetizers!
This recipe is easy to make, can be prepped ahead of time, and the taste will surely win over all your guests.
Add some fresh vegetables, crackers, or tortilla chips to go with it!
Serve it for Game Day with Cold Spinach Dip, Taco Dip, and Smoked Queso Dip!
If you love the flavor of this delicious dip, then you have to try my Buffalo Chicken Thighs too!
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❤️ Why You Will Love This Recipe
- This buffalo chicken dip is full of flavor.
- This quick and easy dip recipe is sure to be a hit!
- It’s great as an appetizer or as a main dish.
- It can be served hot or cold.
- It is the ultimate dip for serving during football season - especially Super Bowl!
- You won’t even miss the cream cheese - it has a wonderful tangy flavor.
- You can easily adjust the level of heat by adding more or less hot sauce.
- It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.
- There’s no need for any complicated steps or ingredients, making it a great go-to for busy weeknight meals.
- The dip can be served with chips, crackers, or even vegetables for a healthier option.
🥘 Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
If you don't have these simple ingredients in your kitchen for this buffalo dip recipe, you can easily find everything at your local grocery store.
- Shredded chicken. Use leftover cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken, or even leftover Smoked Turkey. If you don't have leftover chicken, you can quickly make Instant Pot Chicken Breasts or Air Fryer Chicken Breasts. You can also make Air Fryer Chicken Thighs if you prefer.
- Buffalo hot sauce - adds the perfect amount of spice and a distinct flavor to the dip, making it irresistible. Use your favorite hot sauce. I always use Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce - it has great flavor.
- Sour cream - adds the perfect balance of tangy creaminess and richness to enhance the flavor of the dip. You can also use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Ranch dressing - gives a creamy, cool flavor that complements the spicy flavor of the buffalo sauce. You can also use blue cheese dressing instead or make homemade ranch dressing.
- Cheddar cheese - compliments the tangy buffalo sauce and adds a creamy texture. You can also use pepper jack cheese or colby jack cheese.
- Jalapeno pepper - adds a zesty kick to the dip. You can also use a can of green chilis, or leave it out if you want it less spicy.
- Mozzarella cheese - adds a creamy, mild flavor that complements the spiciness of the buffalo sauce, providing a balance of flavors
- A seasoning blend of seasoning salt, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper for flavor.
See the printable recipe card for exact measurements and a full list of ingredients.
⏲️ How To Make Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip
First of all, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
Mix the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, sour cream, ranch dressing, seasoning salt, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, jalapeno pepper, and green onions in a large bowl.
Once combined, add 1-½ cups total of both the shredded cheddar cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix until evenly combined.
Transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve with sliced bell peppers, carrot sticks, celery sticks, pita chips, tortilla chips, a sliced baguette, or crackers for dipping.
Enjoy!
💭 Expert Tips
- Make sure you use cooked chicken. It can be rotisserie chicken, leftover roast chicken, or poached chicken.
- For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- For a little extra kick, add in extra jalapeños or hot sauce.
- You can also top the dip with a little bit of blue cheese crumbles for added flavor.
- Make this easy dip in a slow cooker on low heat for 2-3 hours.
- I love this dip hot, but it can also be served cold. Mix all ingredients and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Leftover dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave when ready to serve.
❓ Recipe FAQs
It is not a good idea to leave buffalo chicken dip out overnight. Bacteria can grow quickly on food left at room temperature for more than two hours. The U.S. FDA recommends discarding any perishable food left at room temperature for longer than two hours.
Buffalo chicken dip is a classic party dish that can be enjoyed with various sides. For a crunchy accompaniment, tortilla chips are always a great option. To add freshness to the plate, celery and carrot sticks are also popular choices. If you’re looking for something heartier, try pairing the dip with warm pita bread or French bread slices.
Yes, you can use canned chicken, but it will not have the same texture or flavor as freshly cooked chicken.
I don't find this recipe as oily as long as you use white chicken. If you use dark chicken, such as chicken thighs, the oil from the chicken may cause the dip to be oily.
To make buffalo dip less spicy, you can reduce the amount of buffalo sauce, and reduce or omit the jalapeno pepper. You can also add a bit more sour cream and ranch dressing to cool the spicy flavor.
Leftover buffalo chicken dip can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, or in the freezer for up to two months. When ready to reheat the dip, thaw it overnight in the fridge if frozen, then bake it in a 350-degree F oven until hot and bubbly. You can also reheat it on the stovetop over low heat, frequently stirring until warm.
Yes, you can make the dip in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
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📋 Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Dip without Cream Cheese
Equipment
- 9x9 inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken shredded - about 4 chicken breasts
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- ½ cup green onions diced
- 1 large jalapeno pepper chopped fine
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, sour cream, ranch dressing, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Stir in 1½ cups total of shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Reserve the rest to sprinkle on top.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and top with reserved shredded cheese. Bake for about 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crackers for dipping.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Make sure you use cooked chicken. It can be rotisserie chicken, leftover roast chicken, or poached chicken.
- For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- For a little extra kick, add in extra jalapeños or hot sauce.
- You can also top the dip with a little bit of blue cheese crumbles for added flavor.
- Make this easy dip in a slow cooker on low heat for 2-3 hours.
- I love this dip hot, but it can also be served cold. Mix all ingredients and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Leftover dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave when ready to serve.
Art jerin
thanks for all the delicious recipes
Jeri Walker
Aww, thanks Art! You are so welcome! I'm so glad you like them! 🙂