Make Ahead Buffalo Chicken Dip

Having a few snacks and appetizers stocked in your freezer is a great way to be prepared for last minute get-togethers. And since dips are always a hit at a party, I love having a few freezer friendly recipes on hand in case I need to whip up a quick appetizer. This make ahead buffalo chicken dip is perfect for any party! On top of being packed with flavor, this freezer friendly dip is ready to go in a matter of minutes.

Make Ahead Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped or shredded
• 8 ounce package of cream cheese
• 475 milliliter bottle ranch dressing
• 3-4 stalks celery, chopped (opt: 1-2 cans water chestnuts, chopped)
• 3/4 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Freezing instructions:

1. Place the cream cheese in the microwave to soften it, then mix the cheese with the ranch dressing and hot sauce. Continue blending the ingredients until smooth.
2. Stir in the chopped celery or water chestnuts, chicken, and shredded cheese.
3. Place the ingredients in a large resealable freezer bag. Remove excess air from the bag, seal, and then press the dip flat. Freeze the bag until you’re ready to reheat.

Serving instructions:

1. Transfer the dip to the refrigerator to thaw.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
3. Transfer the dip to a baking dish and cook for 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

How Do You Cook Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Slow Cooker?

It’s easy to bake this make ahead dip in the oven for a quick appetizer. But if you have a little more time on your hands, you can also reheat buffalo chicken dip in the Crockpot. Simply transfer the dip to the bowl of your slow cooker and heat it on low for two to three hours. To keep the dip from sticking to the sides of the pot and burning, spray the sides of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray before adding the dip ingredients.

What to Serve With Buffalo Chicken Dip

With all the flavour of buffalo chicken wings, this delicious dip pairs well with a variety of different dippers! That means you can provide your guests with different options when you serve your dip at your next get together.

Try dipping these snacks in your spicy dip at your party:

• Tortilla chips
• Cubed bread
• Corn chips
• Crackers
• Celery stalks
• Bagel chips
• Baby carrots
• Bell pepper slices
• Pretzels
• Cauliflower florets

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Make Ahead Buffalo Chicken Dip

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

 

Course: Appetizer

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cooked and chopped or shredded
• 8 oz. package of cream cheese
• 475 mL bottle ranch dressing
• 3-4 stalks celery chopped (opt: 1-2 cans water chestnuts, chopped)
• 3/4 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

Assembly instructions:

1. Place the cream cheese in the microwave to soften it, then mix the cheese with the ranch dressing and hot sauce. Continue blending the ingredients until smooth.

2. Stir in the chopped celery or water chestnuts, cooked chicken, and shredded cheese.

3. Place the ingredients in a large resealable freezer bag. Remove excess air from the bag, and seal. Freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw.

2. Preheat the oven to 350‡.

3. Transfer the dip to a baking dish and cook for 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

4. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables for dipping.