Why is my buffalo chicken dip so runny?

Chicken wing dip can get runny if you use a reduced fat cheese or don’t add enough chicken. If this happens, you can thicken the dip by adding more full-fat cheese.

How do you keep Buffalo Chicken Dip from getting greasy?

Cooking the dip at too high a temperature can cause the dip to get oily; so can overcooking. That’s why we cook this easy Buffalo Chicken Dip on low for 2 hours in the slow cooker.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Name: Buffalo Chicken Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2-lb chicken); 1 loaf (16 oz) spicy Buffalo prepared cheese product, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained; 1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce; Crumbled blue cheese, if desired; Celery sticks and bagel chips, if desired

Prep time:10 min
Total time:2 hr 10 min
Ingredients:6
Servings:15
Calories per serving:122

By Pillsbury Kitchens(Opens in a new tab)Updated 02/04/2024

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Prep time:10 min
Total time:2 hr 10 min
Ingredients:6
Servings:15
Calories per serving:122

It’s time to get out the slow cooker and make everybody’s favorite dish — Buffalo Chicken Dip. This easy recipe is not just a game day favorite. It’s also a fun treat to make for your family any time you want to put smiles on their faces. And because the chicken is in the dip (no separate wings to make!), it cuts prep time in half.

Buffalo Chicken Dip is a classic American treat. Legend has it that Buffalo Chicken was developed at a bar in Buffalo, New York, when some regulars came in and the bartender asked his mom to whip up some food for them. She found some chicken wings and fried them up in a secret sauce. The wings were an instant sensation!

What goes best with Buffalo Chicken Dip?

This classic chicken wing dip is delicious and versatile. Use it as a dip for all the savory snacks you enjoy — chips, pita chips, crackers, toasted bread, celery sticks, carrot sticks, broccoli florets, red bell pepper slices, sliced cucumber and whatever else you have in your crisper drawer.

But if you skip the dippables and just eat this by the spoonful, we won’t tell!

What’s the best way to store Buffalo Chicken Dip?

To store in the refrigerator:
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

To store in the freezer:
Dips can be kept frozen for 2 to 3 months. Place in freezer-safe container. Allow 1/4- to 1/2-inch headspace for expansion in freezer container as the mixture freezes. Cool completely in refrigerator before freezing. Thaw in refrigerator overnight before reheating, or use microwave defrost setting. Use within one day of thawing.

To reheat:
Place refrigerated or frozen, thawed dip in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming, or reheat in the microwave. Thick mixtures tend to become thicker during storage. Add a little broth, milk or half-and-half while reheating until the mixture reaches the desired consistency.

What is Buffalo Chicken Dip made of?

In classic Buffalo Chicken Dip recipes, the ingredient list calls for chicken, cheese, and Buffalo sauce. Some people add hot sauce, and others like to add blue cheese. We say, go for the gold and add both!

More About This Recipe

Easy buffalo chicken dip recipes are game day greats. But you don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy this rich, creamy dish. It would make a fun treat for a special occasion, like a birthday party or bachelor/bachelorette party.

Craving more Buffalo chicken recipes? Try our Buffalo Chicken Crescent Roll Bake and our Buffalo Chicken Casserole.

Frequently Asked Questions

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Prep time:10 min
Total time:2 hr 10 min
Ingredients:6
Servings:15
Calories per serving:122

Ingredient

2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2-lb chicken)
1 loaf (16 oz) spicy Buffalo prepared cheese product, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
Crumbled blue cheese, if desired
Celery sticks and bagel chips, if desired

Instructions

Step 1
Spray 3-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix chicken, cheese product, tomatoes and Buffalo wing sauce.

Step 2
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 hours or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle dip with blue cheese. Serve warm with celery sticks and bagel chips.

Recipe Tips

If your rotisserie chicken is chilled, microwave it 1 to 2 minutes to slightly warm it. Warm chicken is much easier to pull and shred.

Nutrition Facts

Calories
122
Total Fat
6g
Protein
11&½g
Total Carbohydrate
4&½g
Sugars

Servings: 15

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving Calories : 122

Nutrition Facts
Food Component / Nutrient	Amount	% , Daily Value*
Total Fat	6g	0%
Saturated Fat	4g	0%
Trans Fat	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
Monounsaturated Fat	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
Polyunsaturated Fat	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
Omega-3	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
Cholesterol	Value Not Available	0%
Sodium	548mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate	4&½g	0%
Dietary Fiber	½g	0%
Soluble Fiber	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
Insoluble Fiber	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
Sugars	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
Protein	11&½g	% Value Not Available
Vitamin D	Value Not Available	0%
Calcium	Value Not Available	0%
Iron	Value Not Available	0%
Potassium	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin A	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin C	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin E	Value Not Available	0%
Thiamin	Value Not Available	0%
Riboflavin	Value Not Available	0%
Niacin	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin B6	Value Not Available	0%
Folic Acid	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin B12	Value Not Available	0%
Pantothenic Acid	Value Not Available	0%
Phosphorus	Value Not Available	0%
Magnesium	Value Not Available	0%
Zinc	Value Not Available	0%
Manganese	Value Not Available	0%
Selenium	Value Not Available	0%
Copper	Value Not Available	0%
Beta-Carotene	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

Starch NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Fruit NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Other Carbohydrate NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Skim Milk NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Low-Fat Milk NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Milk NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Vegetable NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Very Lean Meat NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Lean Meat 1,
Medium-Fat Meat NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
High-Fat Meat ½,
Fat NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Fruits NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Vegetables NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Grains NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Meat & Beans NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Dairy NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Fats & Oils NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated

† The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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What goes best with Buffalo Chicken Dip?

But if you skip the dippables and just eat this by the spoonful, we won’t tell!

What’s the best way to store Buffalo Chicken Dip?

To store in the refrigerator:
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

More About This Recipe

Craving more Buffalo chicken recipes? Try our Buffalo Chicken Crescent Roll Bake and our Buffalo Chicken Casserole.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nutrition Facts

Food Component / Nutrient

Amount

% , Daily Value*

Total Fat

Saturated Fat

Trans Fat

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

Monounsaturated Fat

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

Polyunsaturated Fat

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

Omega-3

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

Cholesterol

Value Not Available

Sodium

548mg

Total Carbohydrate

4&½g

Dietary Fiber

½g

Soluble Fiber

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

Insoluble Fiber

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

Sugars

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

Protein

11&½g

% Value Not Available

Vitamin D

Value Not Available

Calcium

Value Not Available

Iron

Value Not Available

Potassium

Value Not Available

Vitamin A

Value Not Available

Vitamin C

Value Not Available

Vitamin E

Value Not Available

Thiamin

Value Not Available

Riboflavin

Value Not Available

Niacin

Value Not Available

Vitamin B6

Value Not Available

Folic Acid

Value Not Available

Vitamin B12

Value Not Available

Pantothenic Acid

Value Not Available

Phosphorus

Value Not Available

Magnesium

Value Not Available

Zinc

Value Not Available

Manganese

Value Not Available

Selenium

Value Not Available

Copper

Value Not Available

Beta-Carotene

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip

What goes best with Buffalo Chicken Dip?

What’s the best way to store Buffalo Chicken Dip?

What is Buffalo Chicken Dip made of?

More About This Recipe

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my buffalo chicken dip so runny?

How do you keep Buffalo Chicken Dip from getting greasy?

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredient

Instructions

Recipe Tips

Nutrition Facts

Exchanges

Carbohydrate Choice

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Family-friendly meals made easy!

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip

What goes best with Buffalo Chicken Dip?

What’s the best way to store Buffalo Chicken Dip?

What is Buffalo Chicken Dip made of?

More About This Recipe

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my buffalo chicken dip so runny?

How do you keep Buffalo Chicken Dip from getting greasy?

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredient

Instructions

Recipe Tips

Nutrition Facts

Exchanges

Carbohydrate Choice

Related Products

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