Buffalo Chicken Dip Without Cream Cheese

This Buffalo chicken dip without cream cheese is super creamy, cheesy, and full of irresistible spicy flavor. It's addictive, and you can have the dip ready in under 30 minutes. It makes the perfect party appetizer or gameday snack that everyone will love!  

The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Without Cream Cheese

Since I live in Buffalo, I like to think that I make the best recipes with Buffalo sauce. I mean, this Buffalo chicken casserole and crockpot Buffalo chicken dip are pretty incredible. But honestly, I think this classic Buffalo chicken dip without cream cheese is my best recipe yet!

This dip combines sour cream with mayonnaise, shredded chicken, and hot sauce to make a super creamy and perfectly spicy filling. Then everything's topped with tons of shredded cheese and baked until the filling is creamy and warm and the cheese on top is super ooey-gooey.

The finished Buffalo chicken dip is nothing short of amazing, and you won't even notice it's made without cream cheese. There's just so much to love about this easy dip recipe, and it'll be a hit anytime you serve it! 

Why This Recipe Works

It's quick and easy to make. This Buffalo chicken dip recipe is so low maintenance compared to other dip recipes. All you have to do is mix the ingredients together, top it with shredded cheese, and bake it. It's effortless, and you can have it ready to put in the oven in just 5 minutes!

Perfect make-ahead dip. If you're having guests over, this Buffalo chicken dip is an easy recipe to make ahead. You can store the prepared dip in the fridge and bake it right before guests come over, or you can prebake it and just warm it up. 

The best flavor. From the creamy filling to the tangy Buffalo sauce and super cheesy topping, every bite of this delicious Buffalo chicken dip tastes better than the last. 

A crowd-favorite. This easy Buffalo dip recipe is my go-to to make when I'm hosting because everyone goes crazy for it. It's always the talk of the party, so you're guaranteed to have a winner with this recipe. You might even want to double or triple the recipe cause everyone won't be able to stop eating it!

Ingredients

Another reason to love this spicy Buffalo chicken dip without cream cheese recipe is that it's made with super simple ingredients. In fact, I'm willing to bet you have most of what you'll need on hand already!

Check out everything you'll need to make Buffalo chicken dip no cream cheese style:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 12 oz. shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken)
• 3 tbsp. hot sauce
• 2 tbsp. mayonnaise or blue cheese
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded  
• Corn tortilla chips, for serving

If you're looking for more dips made without cream cheese, check out this crack dip, sour cream dip, or this 7 layer dip recipe next!

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Dip Without Cream Cheese

1. Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9-inch round baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside for later.

2. Combine the Buffalo chicken mixture: In a food processor, combine the shredded chicken, hot sauce, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Pulse until everything is well combined. You can also just mix everything in a bowl if you want chunks of chicken in the dip.

3. Assemble the dip: Pour the Buffalo chicken dip into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese evenly on top.

4. Bake and serve: Bake the Buffalo chicken dip for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbly. Serve Buffalo chicken dip warm with tortilla chips and fresh veggies like carrot sticks, celery sticks, and cucumber. Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Make healthy Buffalo chicken dip by swapping the sour cream for plain Greek yogurt.
• Use Frank's hot sauce or any other true Buffalo sauce for a more classic flavor.
• Swap the mayonnaise for blue cheese for a super authentic Buffalo chicken dip.
• Swap the mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese for crumbled blue cheese for a different flavor.
• Use canned chicken or any leftover chicken you have on hand if you don't have a rotisserie chicken.
• Garnish the Buffalo chicken dip with green onions for extra flavor and a pop of color.

How To Store Buffalo Chicken Dip without Cream Cheese

In the fridge: Store the leftover Buffalo chicken dip in an airtight container or put a lid on the casserole dish. It will keep in the fridge for about 3-4 days.

In the freezer: Transfer the leftover dip to a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for 2-3 months.

Reheating: To reheat any leftover dip, place it in a baking dish and warm at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and it's heated through. Let the frozen dip thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Without Cream Cheese FAQS

What else goes with Buffalo chicken dip?

Buffalo chicken dip tastes great served with tortilla chips or air fryer tortilla chips, pita chips, pretzels, mini bread slices, and veggies like carrots, cucumbers, and celery. 

What cheese goes best with Buffalo chicken dip? 

You can use any cheese for Buffalo chicken dip, but I suggest cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, Colby jack cheese, or blue cheese for the best flavor. If you want to add even more spiciness to the dip, you can use pepper jack cheese.

What can I use instead of sour cream in Buffalo chicken dip?

You can substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt, ranch dressing, or blue cheese to make this Buffalo chicken dip.

Can I make Buffalo chicken dip ahead of time?

Yes! This recipe is the perfect make-ahead dip. You can either bake the Buffalo dip and store it in the fridge, then warm it when you're ready to serve. Or, you can prepare the Buffalo dip and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Then, top with cheese and bake as directed the next day. 

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