BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP WITH CELERY STICKS

A crowd-pleasing, low-carb party dip that brings the classic buffalo wing flavors without the mess.

KEY INFO:

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8-12
Difficulty: Easy
Dietary: Low-carb, Gluten-free

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Large mixing bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Oven-safe dish or slow cooker
Mixing spoon and spatula
Alternative: Stand mixer can replace hand mixing

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups shredded cooked chicken (450g)
8 oz cream cheese, softened (225g)
½ cup buffalo sauce (120ml) [Frank’s RedHot recommended]
½ cup ranch dressing (120ml)
½ cup crumbled blue cheese (60g) [or shredded cheddar]
2 cups celery sticks, cut for dipping
Optional: Chopped green onions for garnish

METHOD:

Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C (skip if using slow cooker).
In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese and buffalo sauce until smooth.
Look for: No cream cheese lumps.

Mixing bowl with creamy buffalo sauce and soft cream cheese creating swirling patterns

Fold in shredded chicken, ranch dressing, and blue cheese.
Tip: Don’t overmix to maintain texture.

Shredded chicken being mixed into an orange creamy mixture with blue cheese crumbles

Transfer to baking dish or slow cooker.
- For oven: Bake 20 minutes until bubbly and edges golden.
- For slow cooker: High 1-2 hours or Low 3 hours.

Bubbling golden buffalo dip in baking dish with browned edges and melted cheese surface, steam rising.

Garnish with green onions and serve with celery sticks.

Buffalo chicken dip garnished with green onions and served with crisp celery sticks for party presentation

CRUCIAL TIPS:

Let cream cheese reach room temperature before mixing.
Don’t overbake – it can separate.
For best results, shred your own chicken rather than using canned.

STORAGE & VARIATIONS:

Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Reheating: Warm in oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Make Ahead: Prepare up to 24 hours in advance, store uncooked.

Common Variations:

Spicier: Add extra buffalo sauce.
Milder: Replace blue cheese with mozzarella.
Healthier: Use light cream cheese and Greek yogurt instead of ranch.

SCALING:

For larger groups: Double recipe, increase cooking time by 5-10 minutes.
For smaller groups: Halve recipe, maintain cooking temperature and time.

This recipe has been tested countless times in my kitchen for game days and parties – it’s always the first to disappear! The key is getting that perfect balance of creamy and spicy, while keeping the chicken moist and the dip at the right consistency.