Creamy Loaded Buffalo Chicken Dip – Best No Bake Recipe
This creamy loaded buffalo chicken dip is a quick, no-bake recipe that comes together in under 20 minutes. Perfect for game days, parties, or a satisfying snack, it features a silky blend of cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch seasoning, shredded chicken, and melty cheeses, all made on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot Original)
- 1 packet (3 tablespoons) ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- 3–4 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon celery salt
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese: Take cream cheese out of refrigerator 20 minutes before starting. Cut into cubes for faster softening.
- Shred the chicken: If using rotisserie chicken, remove skin and bones, then shred with two forks. Aim for 2 cups of bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the green onions: Cut into thin rounds, separating white parts from green tops. Reserve green tops for garnish.
- Melt the cream cheese: Place a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add cubed cream cheese and stir gently until completely smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add hot sauce and seasonings: Pour in hot sauce, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and celery salt. Stir until well combined. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add shredded cheese: Reduce heat to low. Gradually add shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, one handful at a time, stirring until each addition is fully melted before adding the next.
- Fold in chicken and white parts of green onions: Add shredded chicken and white parts of green onions. Stir gently until evenly distributed and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Finish with blue cheese and garnish: If using blue cheese crumbles, gently fold them in at the end. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with reserved green onion slices and extra blue cheese crumbles if desired.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
Notes
For best texture, shred cheese from a block instead of using pre-shredded. Let dip rest 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. If reheating, add a splash of milk or chicken broth to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 18
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