Quick Stovetop Buffalo Chicken Dip

The Quick Stovetop Buffalo Chicken Dip is your new go-to appetizer for game nights, parties, or just a flavorful weeknight snack. This incredibly easy recipe combines the creamy comfort of classic buffalo chicken dip with the convenience of stovetop cooking, getting you from craving to dipping in mere minutes. It’s perfect for busy hosts and hungry families alike, delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken shredded
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/2 cup blue cheese dressing (or ranch dressing)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or mozzarella)
1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)
Carrot and celery sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers For serving.

Equipment

Large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or a deep skillet
Serving bowl

Method

Prepare the Chicken: Ensure your cooked chicken is shredded into fine pieces. This helps it integrate smoothly into the dip. If starting with raw chicken, cook it thoroughly, then shred using two forks or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
2 cups cooked chicken
Combine Cream Cheese and Sauce: In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or a deep skillet, add the softened cream cheese and buffalo wing sauce. Place the pan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly, breaking up the cream cheese as it softens, until the mixture is smooth and well combined. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
Add Dressings and Chicken: Once the cream cheese and buffalo sauce are smooth, stir in the blue cheese (or ranch) dressing. Mix until fully incorporated. Then, add the shredded cooked chicken to the pan and stir it thoroughly, ensuring all the chicken is coated in the creamy buffalo mixture.
1/2 cup blue cheese dressing, 2 cups cooked chicken
Melt the Cheeses: Reduce the heat to low. Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese to the pan, stirring continuously. Add about half of each cheese at a time, allowing it to melt into the dip before adding the rest. Continue stirring until all the cheese has melted and the dip is smooth, creamy, and bubbling gently. This step takes about 5-7 minutes.
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Serve Hot: Once the dip is heated through and the cheese is fully melted, remove it from the heat. Transfer the Quick Stovetop Buffalo Chicken Dip to a serving bowl.
Garnish and Enjoy: If desired, sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top for garnish. Serve immediately with a variety of dippers such as celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, pita bread, or sturdy crackers.
1/4 cup chopped green onions, Carrot and celery sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers

Notes

Quick stovetop buffalo chicken dip for game nights, parties, or weeknight snacks. Creamy, spicy, and satisfying in just 15 minutes.