Cold Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This cold Buffalo chicken dip is creamy, tangy, and easy to make ahead—perfect for game day, parties, or anytime you need a bold, crowd-pleasing snack.
Servings 8
Calories 175kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cooked boneless skinless chicken breast shredded, and roughly chopped
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- ⅓ cup hot sauce cayenne pepper vinegar based
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Dash cayenne pepper optional (leave it out for a milder dip)
- ½ cup sour cream
- Optional garnish: Chopped chives, green onions, or crumbled blue cheese
- Suggested Dippers: Carrots, celery sticks, assorted crackers (e.g., saltines, Club, Ritz, etc.), pretzels, bread sticks, chips (use sturdy chips like kettle-cooked varieties)
Instructions
- Add the shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper to a saucepan.
- Place the pan over low heat and stir continuously for about 5 minutes, or until the cream cheese is completely melted and the ingredients are fully combined.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the chicken mixture cool for a few minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl or container. Stir in the sour cream until well incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, give the dip a good stir to loosen it. Transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley, green onions, or crumbled blue cheese. Serve alongside chips, veggies, pretzels, crackers, or your favorite dippers. For easier serving, include a spoon or knife for spreading.
Notes
- Cooking Chicken: If you need to cook chicken quickly, poaching is a simple method that yields tender, flavorful results. Check out our poached chicken recipe for a step-by-step guide.
- Hot Sauce: We recommend Crystal brand hot sauce for its mild heat and tangy flavor, but feel free to use your favorite cayenne pepper vinegar-based hot sauce.
- Thick Dip: This dip is hearty, so serving it with a spoon or knife makes it easier for guests to enjoy.
- Customize Heat: Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper or omit it entirely to suit your family’s taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 2.5ounces | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg