Name: Mouthwatering Buffalo Chicken Dip on the Stove Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.75 tbsp olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, freshly minced; 16 oz cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup buffalo sauce (preferably Frank’s RedHot); 0.5 cup ranch dressing; 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (Tillamook Sharp Cheddar preferred); 0.25 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 cup blue cheese, crumbled; Fresh parsley, chopped; Celery sticks, sliced into 3-inch lengths for dipping

Introduction

This mouthwatering Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, spicy crowd-pleaser cooked right on the stove. Loaded with shredded chicken, sharp cheddar, and a touch of blue cheese, it’s perfect for parties or cozy nights in. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a delicious way to enjoy classic Buffalo flavors with minimal effort.

A white pan filled with a creamy, smooth dip that has a golden-orange color base, topped with melted white cheese spreading evenly and softly over the top. This dip is sprinkled with small green herb leaves and a few white cheese chunks scattered around. A woman's hand is lifting a round cracker from the dip, pulling gooey strings of melted cheese stretching from the pan to the cracker. The background shows a blurred white marbled texture with some green celery sticks and a white bowl. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

0.75 tbsp olive oil

3 garlic cloves, freshly minced

16 oz cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 cup buffalo sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)

0.5 cup ranch dressing

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

0.25 tsp smoked paprika

0.5 cup blue cheese, for garnish

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Celery sticks, sliced into 3-inch pieces (for dipping)

Instructions

Step 1: Prep your ingredients by mincing the garlic, cutting the cream cheese into cubes, shredding or chopping the chicken, shredding the cheddar, slicing the celery sticks, and chopping fresh parsley. Having everything ready will ensure smooth cooking.

Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for about 15 seconds until fragrant but not browned.

Step 3: Add the cream cheese cubes, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing to the pan simultaneously. Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk continuously for 8-10 minutes until the cream cheese has fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Step 4: Stir in the shredded chicken and cheddar cheese. Continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until the cheddar is melted and the dip is heated through.

Step 5: Remove the pan from heat and fold in the smoked paprika and blue cheese gently to retain some texture. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top.

Step 6: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl if desired. Arrange celery sticks around the dip and serve immediately while warm and creamy.

FAQs

Can I make Buffalo Chicken Dip ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dip up to a day in advance and reheat it gently on the stove before serving. Freshly cooked tastes best, but it stores well refrigerated.

What can I use if I don’t have buffalo sauce?

If buffalo sauce isn’t available, mix hot sauce with melted butter in a 1:1 ratio to mimic the classic Buffalo flavor. Adjust to taste depending on your heat preference.