Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip (2024)

FAQs

Why is my Buffalo chicken dip too thick? ›

This Buffalo chicken dip recipe should be thick enough if made according to the directions. But if you prefer an even thicker dip, feel free to add an extra ounce or two of cream cheese. Alternatively, if it's too thick, add milk—1 tablespoon at a time—until you reach a spoonable consistency.

Serve with crusty bread, celery sticks, crackers, pita bread or whatever you'd like to dip in it. We enjoy it served warm, but it can be served cold!

Add chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, wing sauce, and ranch dressing to a 3 quart crock pot, or 6 quart crock pot. Stir to combine then heat on LOW until hot, 1-1/2 — 2 hours, stirring a couple of times. If you use a 6 quart crock pot, the dip will be hot in about 1-1/2 hours. Serve with dippers.

Use all-white meat chicken. This will cut down on the amount of grease in your dip. Use freshly shredded cheese (or a pre-shredded brand with cream cheese in the mix like Krafts Creamy Melt cheese). Serve this dip hot right out of the oven if you are adding cheese to the top.

Try adding a cornstarch slurry.

Mix together equal parts cold water and cornstarch, whisking the mixture to create a slurry. Make sure the slurry is completely combined to prevent lumps in your cream sauce.

Use one tablespoon cornstarch mixed with one tablespoon cold water (aka a cornstarch slurry) for each cup of medium-thick sauce. Thoroughly mix the cornstarch and water together, then pour into your sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

The best side dishes to serve with buffalo chicken dip are french fries, chicken wings, nachos, coconut shrimp, pita chips, Korean corn dogs, zucchini fries, spring rolls, stuffed mushrooms, carrot sticks, soft pretzels, tostadas, garlic bread, birria quesadillas, gluten-free bread, fish tacos, blooming onion, and ...

If the dip has been sitting out for several hours at room temperature, especially during a party or event, it's best to toss it as the risk of foodborne illness grows with time. Always store buffalo chicken dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Dairy has a natural ability to counteract spiciness, so a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkling of cheese can help tone down the heat. You can also try stirring in things such as butter, cream, or yogurt. In addition to that, you can also try making a cream or sauce that can be added on top of the dish.

The reason this happens is because the oil from the cheese and cream cheese tends to separate when it is baked, but the whipped cottage cheese, and yogurt do not emit much oil!

How long does buffalo chicken dip last? ›

Recipe Tips

Add 5 to 10 minutes of cooking time when ready to bake. Storing Leftovers: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove over low heat. You can also use leftover dip as a filling for some amazing quesadillas, sandwiches, and sliders!

Tortilla chips – I recommend a thick, hearty chip that can stand up to these cheesy chicken dip. You could also spoon the dip over the tortilla chip “scoops”. Corn chips – Frito scoops are perfect for dipping up this buffalo chicken dip! Crackers – I recommend a thick cracker, like Wheat Thins or Triscuits.

If the texture of the dip has changed, and the dip has started to separate or appear lumpy, it might be a sign that the dip has gone bad. Another way to find out if the buffalo chicken dip is bad is to give it a quick smell and taste. If the dip tastes or smells off-putting, it is a clear sign it has gone bad.

Making and storing buffalo chicken dip

Since the dip has numerous ingredients, it might open the door for questions about how long you should keep leftovers in the fridge. You can store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, according to The Kitchn.

Why is my buffalo chicken dip runny? If your dip is runny, it usually indicates you didn't use enough chicken or added too much buffalo sauce or ranch. Using low-fat cream cheese will also give you runny results which is why the full-fat type is best.

Dairy has a natural ability to counteract spiciness, so a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkling of cheese can help tone down the heat. You can also try stirring in things such as butter, cream, or yogurt. In addition to that, you can also try making a cream or sauce that can be added on top of the dish.

If you're into a thinner dip, add the 1 1/2 cups to start out with, and after all the cheese is incorporated, if it's still too thick for you, slowly stir in another 1/4 cup (or more) of cream until it's thin enough for you.

You can add milk to thin it out a bit, and make sure to stir it as it melts to keep the melting even and prevent it from clumping.