Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip No Cream Cheese Recipe (Party Dip)

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I really hope you enjoy this Buffalo Chicken Dip No Cream Cheese recipe. If you do, please let me know in the comments below. I LOVE reading your comments ❤.

And hey, here are a few more reasons why this delicious buffalo chicken dip will become one of your most favorite dips ever –

• There’s so much you can do with this buffalo chicken dip without cream cheese! It tastes just as good as classic buffalo chicken dip so go ahead and change it up however you like. Use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking the chicken, substitute with equivalent cup plain Greek yogurt for a Greek yogurt buffalo chicken dip in place of sour cream (for a healthier buffalo chicken dip) or add different cheeses you like!
• What can be better than everyone coming together on game day? Go ahead and make this game day appetizer for a super bowl party or your next house party. There are so many ways to serve it and it’ll always impress! Serve it at your next party with celery sticks, tortilla chips, carrot sticks, pita bread or however you like!
• It can easily be prepped in advance too! Super helpful if you want to get it ready for your next party.
• This is also such an easy recipe and if you’re using store-bought rotisserie chicken, it’ll literally take less than half an hour to bring everything together!
• This easy buffalo chicken dip recipe also uses very simple ingredients. These simple ingredients can be found at your local grocery store too!

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INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS FOR THIS BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP NO CREAM CHEESE RECIPE

For exact ingredient measurements, please scroll down to the Recipe Card.

To cook the chicken: (Optional)

• Chicken breasts- Mmm, one of the most important ingredients in this easy recipe! I’ve cooked my own chicken here and I feel that adds so much flavor to this warm dip. I’ve used boneless skinless chicken breasts here. You can also use chicken thighs! You can also use canned chicken (I don’t really prefer canned chicken but it can be used in a pinch!) or even store-bought rotisserie chicken. You can boil your boneless skinless chicken breasts too. You can cook your chicken in an air fryer as well.
• Salt and pepper- Seasoning essentials!
• Garlic powder, onion powder and paprika- Extra ingredients such as garlic powder, onion powder and paprika add a delicious flavor to our chicken. You’ll be able to taste all those incredible flavors in the creamy dip too, yum 😍.
• Cooking oil- Use any neutral cooking oil you like to pan fry the chicken in!
• Garlic- Some smashed and minced garlic will add a delicious garlicky flavor to our chicken. The chicken will be so juicy and filled with flavor thanks to it being pan-fried, it’ll add to the flavor in our delicious dip!

To make the Buffalo Chicken Dip:

• Cooked chicken- You can use our cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts here for the most delicious flavor and texture ❤. You can also use shredded rotisserie chicken, boiled chicken or canned chicken.
• Hot sauce- I’ve used Frank’s red hot sauce here. It’s my favorite buffalo sauce! You can use Frank’s hot sauce as well or your favorite buffalo sauce if you have one! I love Frank’s hot sauce so much, I use it for anything buffalo at home whether it’s buffalo wings (always a classic), buffalo shrimp, buffalo chicken tenders or even buffalo cauliflower wings and buffalo broccoli wings, yum!
• Ranch dressing– Ranch dressing is creamy, tangy, rich and a little herby. It’s a delicious ingredient that adds to the creaminess and flavor of this creamy dip! If you like blue cheese, you can skip out on the ranch dressing and add blue cheese dressing instead. You can also sprinkle some blue cheese crumbles on top of your dip! You can sprinkle goat cheese too if you like or maybe even some feta! Or maybe some Parmesan cheese?
• Sour cream- Sour cream is our cream cheese substitute in this buffalo chicken dip recipe. It’s creamy and delicious with a hint of tang that works really well here. You can also use cottage cheese or full-fat Greek yogurt in place of sour cream in this easy buffalo chicken dip recipe. You can use non-fat Greek yogurt too for a healthy buffalo chicken dip recipe (healthy-ish!) if you’re on a low calorie diet and keeping a check on your daily values. You can use a combination of these ingredients too for a sour cream and Greek yogurt buffalo chicken dip or a buffalo dip with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt… It’s all your choice!
• Garlic cloves– Smashed and minced garlic cloves in a cheesy creamy warm chicken dip? It’s a flavor that’s unbeatable! Ah, this is one of my most favorite appetizers ever!
• Paprika– For a hint of spice!
• Onion powder– For a touch of onion-y flavor. Onion powder just elevates the flavor of literally everything out there.
• Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese- I’ve used cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese, two cheeses for best results in my opinion… These cheeses help us get the creamiest, gooey-est, cheesiest most incredible dip ever! Trust me, all that cheesiness is gonna make people adore this and that’s why I suggest making it on game day or a party! This dish is a crowd pleaser! You can also use a mix of cheddar, mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses! Use whatever cheese you feel will go well here. I wouldn’t suggest low fat cheese though. That’s because low fat cheese may not melt well. You can use sharp cheddar cheese if you like the flavor.
• Green onions– I LOVE green onion here! We add some chopped green onions to our dip for the most incredible onion-y fresh crunch. Keep some more chopped green onions on the side to garnish with when the dip is done!

HOW TO MAKE THIS BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP WITHOUT CREAM CHEESE RECIPE [Step-by-Step Instructions with Photos]

Please keep in mind that I go into lots of detail in all my recipes so you get to know all the super important tips and tricks when it comes to making a particular recipe. I always want you to make the BEST of whatever you’re cooking ❤.

STEP 1: GET THE CHICKEN READY

Ah, one of the best things about this recipe- Juicy flavorful chicken!

Take a large bowl and add your boneless skinless chicken breasts. I don’t cut my chicken yet and use whole breasts. I feel this gives us juicier chicken here!

Now add the extra spices to the chicken in the large bowl- pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika.

Mix well.

STEP 2: COOK THE CHICKEN BREASTS

Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the smashed and minced garlic once the oil is hot and stir for a minute over medium heat.

Then add your chicken breasts and cook on one side for 4 to 5 minutes.

Then turn the chicken and cook on the other side for another 4 to 5 minutes. Continue all this over medium heat.

Now this is optional but I usually check the chicken and cook it a little extra on the sides that aren’t golden brown enough if I want more browning on the chicken. I do this for another 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

Remove the chicken over a cutting board and let it cool.

TO MAKE THE BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP:

STEP 1: GET EVERYTHING READY

Preheat the oven at 350 ℉ or about 180 ℃.

While the chicken cools, shred your cheeses and mix them together in another bowl.

And once the chicken has reached room temperature or is not very hot anymore (or if you’re using rotisserie chicken, boiled chicken or canned chicken) start chopping up your chicken finely.

You can shred your chicken too but I love small meaty bits of chicken in my dip!

Set the chopped or shredded chicken aside.

Grease a large baking dish with cooking spray.

STEP 2: MIX EVERYTHING TOGETHER

To a separate large mixing bowl, add the buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, sour cream, smashed garlic, paprika and onion powder.

Mix well with a spatula or wooden spoon.

Then add the chopped green onions, the chopped/shredded chicken and half the amount of the shredded mixed cheese…

Mix well (I prefer a spatula here).

Pour mixture from the large mixing bowl into our greased large baking dish.

Add the remaining cheese on top.

STEP 3: TIME TO BAKE!

Bake at 350 ℉ or about 180 ℃ for about 20 to 25 minutes until the dip is gorgeously golden brown and bubbly.

An extra option once your dip is done baking: Broil for 3 to 5 mins or until the top is golden brown. I love that golden brown layer of cheese!

And get your creamy dip out and garnish with some freshly chopped green onions! It may be a little wobbly when you get it out of the oven. Don’t worry. It’ll set as it cools.

Serve your warm dip with celery sticks, tortilla chips, carrot sticks or however you prefer and take a bite. Isn’t that flavor and texture out of this world? ❤

And you made it all yourself! Be proud of this dish and serve it at a party or enjoy it on your own while watching a movie.

Whether its football season, a house party or a cozy night in, this is a dish that’ll always impress 🤩!

Hey you, I really hope you love this Buffalo Chicken Dip No Cream Cheese recipe as much as I do!

If you do, I would appreciate a star rating SO much (you can rate this recipe right below or from the Recipe Card 💖).

So yep, let’s go ahead and discuss a few things you can do to enjoy this dip the next day:

• Go ahead and cook your chicken beforehand to save on time. You can chop or shred it as well once it comes to room temperature and keep it in an airtight container. Keep the airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also shred your cheeses and keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator as well. Try and get as many ingredients ready as possible! Keeping ingredients ready in advance will make things easier when you choose to bake this dish.
• You can also just follow the recipe, mix and assemble everything together in your large baking dish. Don’t add the last layer of shredded cheese on top though. Then wrap the baking dish with plastic wrap and keep it in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to bake, get it out, top it up with the remaining shredded cheese and bake! I recommend doing this a day or two before your party.
• Or go ahead and bake your cheesy buffalo chicken dip. Then wait for it to come to room temperature, wrap it with a plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. It’ll stay good for about 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the oven, microwave or toaster oven until warm throughout.

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You can share your stories with this recipe in the comments below too whether this is the first time you’re trying this recipe or if you’ve already had it multiple times before, I would love to hear all about it!

So yep, here are some ways you can serve this Franks buffalo chicken dip recipe –

• Let’s talk toppings. Go ahead and sprinkle some parsley, chopped green onions, paprika and/or even more hot sauce over your buffalo chicken dip with ranch dressing. If you like blue cheese, sprinkle some crumbled blue cheese on top of your dip. You can sprinkle goat cheese, feta or maybe even Parmesan cheese as well!
• Serve buffalo chicken dip along with the classics such as celery sticks, tortilla chips and carrot sticks. There’s just something about the crunch of carrot sticks and celery sticks cutting through the creaminess of our dip. And well, tortilla chips filled with meaty creaminess? That crisp… Ah, I can’t! These guys are classics for a reason.
• Use a soft dip bread such as pita bread or even toasted bread slices of a bread of your choice and dip them into this cheesy dip.
• There’s so much you can do here. Use slider buns and make some mini sliders or make even a sandwich or burger! Go ahead make a taco or wrap out of it too and add in some crispy fried chicken tenders, shrimp or whatever you prefer! You can make some buffalo chicken lettuce wraps too!
• Make a buffalo chicken dip salad for a healthy buffalo chicken dip recipe (healthy-ish)! Add some fresh veggies and mix them with this creamy cheesy dip. Yum yum yum!
• Stuffed bell peppers! Go ahead and fill up some bell peppers with this creamy chicken goodness and bake for some buffalo chicken stuffed bell peppers.
• Or even top some baked potato with it! Or maybe these Taco Bell Nacho Fries for some crispy potatoey and creamy chicken fun.
• Serve this buffalo chicken dip with sour cream at a party in a large bowl along with celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, pita bread, cucumber, potato chips, crackers, pita chips… It’ll be a hit. This is a wonderful party dip!
• Serving this at a party? Pair it up with some of these other delicious appetizers– Buffet Style Creamy Coconut Shrimp, Crispy Korean Fried Chicken, Cheesy Batter Fried Broccoli, Crispy Fried Indian Chicken, Chicken Shawarma Wrap with Garlic Sauce! Your guests will love you to bits.
• Just make this Franks red hot buffalo chicken dip on a weekend. Store leftovers and enjoy it throughout the week as a snack or main dish, whether in a sandwich, along with some veggies or on its own, this is one of those easy buffalo chicken dip recipes that’ll keep you full and happy ❤.

But hey, here are a few tips to keep in mind every time you make this recipe to get the most amazing chicken buffalo dip every single time:

• When it comes to the texture of this buffalo chicken dip, it’s all your choice. I personally love finely chopped meaty chunks of chicken in every bite so that’s what I do. If you prefer shredded chicken in this party dip recipe, go ahead and shred your chicken!
• In a hurry? The chicken we have here adds so much flavor but you can always skip out on it. Go ahead and use chopped or shredded rotisserie chicken, boiled chicken or even canned chicken to save on time.
• You can use cottage cheese or full-fat Greek yogurt in place of sour cream in this easy buffalo chicken dip recipe. You can use non-fat Greek yogurt too for a healthy buffalo chicken dip recipe (healthy-ish!). You also use a combination of these ingredients for a sour cream and Greek yogurt buffalo dip or a buffalo dip with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt… It’s all up to you!
• Please use freshly shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese here for best results. There’s just something about freshly shredded cheese ❤. It melts well and tastes amazing.
• Add an extra cup cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese for an even cheesier texture. You can reduce a cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese too if you want to reduce the cheesiness in this dip!
• Want a spicier buffalo chicken dip 🔥? Add some extra buffalo sauce (just a little bit to know how much you’re comfortable with!). To make this dip even spicier, you can add chili powder or even chopped chilies!
• For a low heat dip, skip out on paprika and add a little less buffalo sauce. The first time you make this dip, you’ll know hot you prefer it to be.
• You can make this easy recipe in the slow cooker too. To make it in the slow cooker, add all your ingredients to the crock pot. Then cook on low for about 2 to 3 hours. You can try making this easy dip recipe in the instant pot as well. I haven’t personally tried making this recipe in the instant pot though!
• To prevent your buffalo chicken dip with sour cream no cream cheese from getting cold, you can either keep it in the oven at the lowest heat setting until it’s ready to serve or go ahead and use the slow cooker. Keep your buffalo chicken dip in the crock pot and make use of the warm setting to keep your dip deliciously gooey throughout!
• You can play with the flavors and add any extra spices you like as well! You can maybe add some honey or brown sugar to balance the heat out a bit! Or maybe even roast some garlic for a deep garlicky flavor! There’s just so much you can do.
• Got some leftover dip? Wait for it to reach room temperature and then store the rest of the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It’ll stay good for about 3 to 4 days!
• If your sour cream is very firm (I’ve watched all kinds of videos of super soft and very firm sour cream too!), go ahead and use a medium saucepan. In the medium saucepan, over very low heat add all the ingredients and mix until heated through and mixed. Then transfer to the baking dish.

So yep, go ahead and make this recipe the next time for a special occasion or super bowl party. You can follow some of the variations below too! ❤…

• I’ve used boneless skinless chicken breasts here. You can use chicken thighs, chicken tenders or a mix of chicken breasts and chicken thighs as well.
• Add some veggies to your dip too such as maybe some celery? Or bell peppers? Or even cauliflower? It’ll give a delicious veggie touch! You can skip out on the chicken and add veggies too to make this vegetarian.
• I’ve cooked my own chicken here. I feel that makes such a difference, I adore that flavorful chicken but hey, don’t worry. You can use shredded rotisserie chicken as well as canned chicken. You can boil your chicken too!
• You can use cottage cheese or full-fat Greek yogurt in place of sour cream in this easy buffalo chicken dip recipe. You can use non-fat Greek yogurt too for a healthy buffalo chicken dip recipe (healthy-ish!) if you’re on a low calorie diet and keeping a check on your daily values. You can use a combination of these ingredients too for a sour cream and Greek yogurt buffalo dip or a buffalo dip with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt… It’s all up to you!
• I’ve used Frank’s red hot sauce here, it’s my favorite buffalo sauce (I use it for buffalo wings, buffalo shrimp, buffalo cauliflower wings, buffalo broccoli wings… everything buffalo!)! You can use Frank’s hot sauce as well or your favorite buffalo sauce if you have one!
• You can try different cheeses too! You can use a mix of cheddar, mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses or whatever cheese/s you feel will go well here. You can choose just one cheese too. I wouldn’t suggest low-fat cheese though. That’s because low-fat cheese may not melt well.
• If you like blue cheese, you can go ahead and skip out on the ranch dressing and add blue cheese dressing instead. You can also go ahead and sprinkle some blue cheese crumbles on top of your dip! You can sprinkle goat cheese too if you like or maybe even some feta! Maybe even some Parmesan cheese?
• Want a spicier buffalo chicken dip without cream cheese 🔥? Add some extra buffalo sauce (just a little bit to know how much you’re comfortable with next time!). To make this dip even spicier, you can add chili powder or even chopped chilies!
• For a low heat dip, skip out on paprika and add a little less buffalo sauce.
• You can play with the flavors and add any extra spices you like as well! You can maybe add some honey or brown sugar too to balance the heat out a bit! Or maybe even roast some garlic for a deep garlicky flavor! There’s so much you can do.
• Sprinkle some crispy bacon of your choice over the dip for an added meaty crisp!
• You can make this easy recipe in the slow cooker as well. To make it in the slow cooker, add all your ingredients to the crock pot. Then cook on low for about 2 to 3 hours. You can try making it in the instant pot too. I haven’t personally tried making this recipe in the instant pot though!
• Add an extra cup cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese for an even cheesier texture.You can reduce a cup cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese too if you want to reduce the cheesiness in this dip!

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