Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Dip

A close-up view of a hand dipping a chip into the buffalo dip

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Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Dip

12 servings

Creamy, cheesy, and tangy dairy-free buffalo chicken dip! It’s a must-have appetizer for game day and parties!

Want delicious buffalo chicken dip without the dairy? You’re in the right place! Serve it with tortilla chips and veggies to keep it gluten-free as well!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Author Erin Collins

Ingredients

8 ounces dairy-free cream cheese I use Kite Hill or Trader Joe’s
½ cup mayonnaise I use Hellmann’s or Duke’s
½ cup dairy-free ranch dressing I use Hidden Valley Plant-Based Ranch
¾ cup hot sauce I use Frank’s Original RedHot
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked shredded chicken, I use rotisserie chicken
⅓ cup green onion thinly sliced
4 oz dairy-free cheddar cheese I use Violife Cheddar Shreds

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a small baking dish or pie plate.
In a medium bowl, combine the dairy-free cream cheese, mayonnaise, dairy-free ranch dressing, hot sauce, garlic powder and black pepper.
Mix together until smooth and well combined.
Stir in the chicken, green onions and half of the dairy-free cheese. Smooth into the prepared baking dish.
Top with remaining dairy-free cheese and bake for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly. Broil for 2-3 minutes more until the top is starting to turn golden brown.
Serve with tortilla chips, vegetable slices or crackers. Enjoy!

Notes

INGREDIENT NOTES

Chicken: You can use cooked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken in this recipe. I love the texture and flavor of rotisserie chicken. Plus, it helps save time!
Dairy-free ranch: There are a few different dairy-free ranch dressing options out there, but I prefer Hidden Valley plant-based ranch.
Dairy-free cream cheese: I always turn to Kite Hill cream cheese when I want a delicious, dairy-free or vegan cream cheese option.
Frank’s hot sauce: While you could use another hot sauce in this recipe, it won’t have quite the same flavor. Frank’s red hot sauce is a must for that classic tangy buffalo sauce heat!
Mayonnaise: Hellman’s or Duke’s makes the best dairy-free mayo, in my opinion!
Dairy-free cheese: I like to use Violife Cheddar Shreds for this recipe.

MAKE-AHEAD: This is a great make-ahead appetizer. Just follow all of the steps up to the point of baking, then store in the fridge unto you’re ready to bake.

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