Name: Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: BBQ
Ingredients: 2 Cups shredded chicken; 12 oz. cream cheese (1 1/2 bricks); 1/2 Cup Buffalo hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot); 1/2 Cup ranch dressing; 1/2 Cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 2 Tbsp BBQ seasoning; 1-10 oz. can Rotel; 2 Tbsp additional hot sauce (optional)

An epic party dip that is super easy to make, this smoked Buffalo chicken dip combines the flavors of Buffalo style chicken, cheeses, and Rotel. Add in some hot sauce for an extra kick and a kiss of smoke flavor then you’ve got the perfect Buffalo dip recipe!

Buffalo Dip Ingredients

Wanna make this Buffalo dip recipe? Here’s the ingredients you’ll need:

Chicken – one of the key ingredients in this recipe. Can use leftover smoked chicken or even a rotisserie chicken from Costco.
Buffalo sauce – for that classic Buffalo hot wing flavor; Frank’s RedHot is the perfect hot sauce for this
Ranch dressing – ideal dipping sauce for buffalo hot wings, ranch dressing blends in well to this chicken wing dip
Cream cheese – Adds the thickness and nice, smooth flavor to this easy Buffalo dip recipe
Shredded cheddar cheese – adds more sharp, pungent flavor
Rotel – a blend of diced tomatoes and green chiles, sold in a variety of different heat levels
Seasoning – mix in your favorite BBQ seasoning to bring out flavors and even add more heat
Hot sauce (optional) – add in a hotter sauce to compliment the Buffalo hot sauce and bring more intensity to this dish

Making the Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Buffalo chicken dip ingredients mixed together.

Making this smoked Buffalo chicken dip recipe is super simple! Start by getting a medium sized mixing bowl and putting in two cups of shredded chicken, BBQ seasoning, half cup of Buffalo hot sauce, and a half cup of ranch dressing. Add in an 8 ounce brick of cream cheese, half cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and can of Rotel. Mix with a large spoon or spatula until the ingredients are well integrated.

Add some more heat to this recipe by putting in a hot sauce with the heat level you desire. I like to use FYR hot sauces for their variety in flavors and heat levels. I advise to go with either GLD or RED. With that said, if there’s a hot sauce you love, then use it!

Cooking the Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip

Cast iron skillet full of smoked Buffalo chicken dip on the grill.

Put the mixed ingredients into either an 8×8 pan or a 10″ cast iron skillet and top with more shredded cheddar cheese. Place on the preheated grill at 350 degrees over indirect heat and cook for 20 minutes.

Regarding smoking woods, I prefer to use a hard wood such as hickory or oak. Either of these will impart a stronger smoke flavor than fruit woods and compliments the buffalo dip ingredients quite well.

Remove from the grill and serve immediately! If the spice level isn’t as hot as you wanted, you can always add more hot sauce and stir. If it happens to be too spicy, add more softened cream cheese and stir.

What to Serve with Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip

Tortilla chip dipped into Buffalo chicken dip.

This buffalo wing dip goes pair well with tortilla chips, crackers, and naan bread. When it comes to vegetables, carrots and celery are perfect for dipping as these veggies are staples with buffalo hot wings.

How Long is the Buffalo Wing Dip Good For?

If this dip hasn’t been eaten up at your tailgate or party, you can store this Buffalo wing dip in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Want More Smoke Flavor in Your Buffalo Wing Dip?

To intensify the smoke flavor in your Buffalo wing dip, use either smoked chicken (either fresh or leftovers from a previous cook) or smoked cream cheese. For the smoked cream cheese, simply follow the smoking instructions in this smoked cream cheese recipe, just don’t add the pepper jelly.

Other Tailgate Recipes to Try

Chorizo Jalapeno Poppers Wrapped in Bacon

Smoked Queso Dip

Grilled Mexican Street Corn Dip

Philly Cheesesteak Dip

Smoky Ham and Cheese Sliders