Blue Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip
Published 5/19/2025
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Make any get together more delicious with my irresistible Buffalo Chicken Blue Cheese Dip! It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser with its bold flavors and creamy texture. Spicy buffalo sauce and tangy blue cheese crumbles combine to create the best buffalo chicken dip recipe you’ve ever had!
I am a big fan of all the cheese dips here on the Cheese Knees. Check out my baked feta dip or this french onion dip after you dip into this spicy blue cheese buffalo chicken dip.
I will warn you… you might want to double this recipe! This tasty of a dip can sure disappear fast if you’ve got a good-sized group.
Ingredients You Need
- Softened cream cheese – be sure you use full fat (yum) and softened cream cheese for this recipe. I show you how you can do that quickly, here.
- Sour cream – you add a little tang your buffalo chicken dip by adding sour cream. I suggest full fat sour cream or you can use full fat plain Greek yogurt if you’re in a pinch.
- Hot sauce – the buffalo in the title of this recipe comes from the buffalo sauce that you use. I love Franks hot sauce. If you are feeling fancy you can also use Franks wing sauce for an extra boost of buffalo.
- Seasonings (garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning) – to add depth to this tasty dip, I add some simple seasonings that bring it to the next level.
- Cooked shredded chicken breasts – you can use pre-shredded chicken, or make your own shredded chicken. If you are preparing it yourself, I generally use chicken breasts, but you can use chicken thighs, too.
- Cheddar cheese – whether you use sharp cheddar cheese or mild cheddar cheese, don’t skip the cheese.
- Blue cheese crumbles – one thing that goes best with buffalo sauce is blue cheese. Use your favorite blue cheese and feel free to use a little extra 😋😋
Variations and Substitutions
- Heat level adjustment: Increase or decrease the amount of buffalo sauce according to personal preference.
- Cheese swap: Substitute blue cheese with shredded cheddar or mozzarella for a milder flavor profile.
- Vegetarian option: Replace chicken with cooked chickpeas or roasted cauliflower for a meat-free alternative.
different ways to shred chicken
If you’d like to prepare your own chicken rather than buying it at the store, you have some options:
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t like blue cheese? you can skip it in this recipe. My kids don’t love it, so I just add it to the top so they can eat around it a bit easier.
- Skip the Italian seasoning and use some of my homemade ranch seasoning.
- Assemble this dip ahead of time and bake before serving. It may take a few extra minutes in the oven.
Storage
Let the dip cool completely before storing it in an airtight container and placing it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through before serving. Feel free to use the leftovers for buffalo chicken nachos!
Serving Suggestions
Serve this blue cheese buffalo chicken dip with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks for dipping. It also pairs well with toasted baguette slices or crackers for a delicious appetizer. Garnish your cheesy dip with chopped green onions!
Blue Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1.25 cups cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Grease a small baking dish (about 8”) with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, come the cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Mix until well combined.
- Next, add the chicken, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and ¼ cup of blue cheese. Mix to combine.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it into a smooth layer. Top with the remaining cheddar and blue cheeses.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown on top. Garnish with additional blue cheese and sliced green onion, if desired.
- Serve warm and store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
Watch It
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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