Stovetop Buffalo Chicken Dip with Cream Cheese and Cheddar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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A quick, stovetop buffalo chicken dip that combines cream cheese and cheddar for a rich, melty, spicy party snack. This American-inspired Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, blends shredded cooked chicken, cream cheese, cubed, Buffalo hot sauce into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 8, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 8 American cuisine 340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups shredded cooked chicken
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup Buffalo hot sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tbsp chopped green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine 8 oz cubed cream cheese, 1/2 cup Buffalo hot sauce, and 1/2 cup sour cream; stir continuously for about 3-4 minutes until the cream cheese melts completely and mixture is smooth.
Step 2: Add 3 cups shredded cooked chicken and 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the skillet; stir well to coat the chicken evenly and melt the cheese, cooking for 3-5 minutes until dip is hot and creamy.
Step 3: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped green onions over the top before serving with tortilla chips or celery sticks.