Hooters Buffalo Chicken Dip
The big game will never be the same as soon as this creamy Hooters buffalo chicken dip is pulled out! The cheddar cheese mixed with cream cheese and the spicy Hooters’ hot sauce will bring all the attention from the TV to the table.
If I gave you a dollar for every time I saw buffalo chicken dip at a game night, you would be rolling in money. This isn’t to anyone’s surprise though, there’s a reason why this is a fan favorite!
The creamy hot cheese mixed with the perfect kick of spice, all served on a chip or celery— my mouth is watering just writing this. Don’t want chicken? Try this buffalo cauliflower dip!
Hooters has a terrific menu and we all adore their buffalo wing hot sauce, why not throw it in some chicken dip? This buffalo chicken dip will be ready in under thirty minutes, one skillet and one baking dish for easy clean up! Yes please.
Buffalo Sauce your favorite condiment? Check out my buffalo fries, buffalo chicken pinwheels, buffalo chicken casserole, and buffalo chicken taquitos.
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See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and their quantities.
Ingredient Notes
Chicken – I love this with leftover shredded chicken, but you can also use a rotisserie chicken or even canned chicken in a pinch. Just be sure to drain it well.
Ranch dressing – Any ranch will work fine or make a homemade ranch dressing.
Hooters’ buffalo wing sauce – An absolute essential! You don’t want to skimp out here. If you can’t find it, use this homemade buffalo sauce recipe.
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How To Make Hooters’ Buffalo Chicken Dip
- While the oven preheats at 350F, shred the chicken. In a large skillet, combine wing sauce and chicken in a large skillet.
- Stir until combined and heated through. Mix in cream cheese and stir until melted. Lastly, add the ranch dressing.
- Pour the cream cheese buffalo chicken mixture into a 9×13 baking dish, topping with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until the dip is bubbling and the cheese is melty. Serve with tortilla chips and celery sticks, and enjoy!
For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Serving Suggestions
Buffalo chicken dip is so versatile it could be your main course or a filling side dish. To start dipping away, my favorite choices are tortilla chips or celery.
However, French baguette slices, pita chips, or bell pepper slices are another favorite in my house!
Storage & Reheating
If you have leftovers (which is impressive), go ahead and throw the remaining dip in an airtight container to keep in the refrigerator.
The buffalo chicken dip will be fine for three to four days, making a perfect side for your lunches. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
Cream cheese is unfortunately one of the cheeses for this recipe that is hard to substitute for a lower calorie option. They tend to separate when baked leaving it greasy. I’ve attempted Neufchâtel cheese, and that was the best low calorie option I’ve found yet. It still tastes delicious, but you can taste a difference.
Other than going to Hooters itself, you can buy a bottle or jar in most grocery stores in the condiment section.
Follow the recipe and the buffalo chicken dip will be the right consistency— but this is a kitchen, and not everything goes to plan. After or before baking, add another tablespoon or two of cream cheese to reach your desired thickness.
Tapas Tips & Tricks
- Thicken your buffalo chicken dip by adding a tablespoon or more or cream cheese.
- Soften your cream cheese prior to mixing to avoid any clumps in the dip. Set it out 20 to 30 minutes prior to cooking.
- Store the buffalo chicken dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
- Make your own buffalo sauce by combining equal parts hot sauce and melted butter.
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This Hooters Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is a creamy and filling dish to bring to the next game night! The big game won’t be talked about as much as this recipe!
Hooter’s Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 20 ounces chicken breast canned, drained, shredded
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces ranch dressing
- 12 ounces hooters buffalo wing sauce
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a large skillet, combine the wing sauce with the chicken. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Stir in the cream cheese until melted.
- Add the ranch dressing and stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a 9×13 baking dish. Top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
- Serve with tortilla chips and celery sticks.
Notes
- Keep this warm in a crockpot while serving.
- Bring cream cheese to room temperature before mixing.
- Serve with celery sticks and tortilla chips.
Nutrition
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