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Buffalo Chicken Corn Dip — the ultimate appetizer for game days, holiday parties, and nights with friends. It’s creamy, cheesy, spicy, and so addictive. The secret? Sweet corn. Fresh or frozen corn adds an extra layer of flavor that makes this dip even more delicious than the classic. The corn gets mixed with cream cheese, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, green onions, cilantro, and a touch of ranch (try my Greek yogurt ranch!). Then it’s topped with melty cheese and baked until golden and bubbly. Serve with hard pretzel twists for scooping (my secret, you have to try it!). Promise you’ve got a guaranteed crowd favorite!
This is one of those easy-as-can-be recipes you’ll find yourself making again and again, especially through fall and winter. Honestly, I can’t believe I’ve never shared a buffalo chicken dip before. Over the years I’ve shared pizzas, tacos, sliders, and every kind of game-day food, but somehow not the dip of all dips. Until now.
It’s quick, no-fuss, and takes just minutes to mix up before baking. Truly the perfect appetizer. It even reminds me a little of my family’s go-to appetizer growing up, a simple three-ingredient blue cheese biscuit bake. Both cheesy, both nostalgic, and both require very little effort.
I used the last of my summer corn for this batch, and it turned out beyond delicious. A new favorite that I know you’ll love too!
These are the details
Ingredients
- cream cheese – we think this makes the dip, so don’t skip it
- cooked, shredded chicken
- yellow corn – fresh or frozen
- buffalo sauce – I mix up my own
- fresh cilantro
- green onions
- ranch dressing
- crumbled blue cheese – totally optional if you hate it, but we love it
- melty cheddar cheese
- melty pepper jack or colby jack cheese
- salted hard pretzel twists – for dipping and scooping!
Special Tools
Just a bowl to mix ingredients, and a skillet to bake this up in! Nothing new here!
Steps
Step 1: Mix the buffalo chicken
For the chicken, I like to use cooked chicken breasts or a shredded rotisserie chicken from the store (just like my Nonnie would).
Mix the shredded chicken with cream cheese, sweet yellow corn, buffalo sauce, cilantro, green onions, ranch dressing, and crumbled blue cheese (if you like it). Stir everything together until creamy and well combined.
Step 2: Bake the dip
Spoon the mixture into a baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top with a generous layer of shredded cheese. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the dip is hot and bubbly.
Step 3: Serve it up
As soon as the dip comes out of the oven, top with fresh cilantro (or parsley) and green onions. I like to finish with a drizzle of extra buffalo sauce and a pinch of flaky sea salt too.
And for serving: the secret is not crackers or bread, but salted hard pretzel twists. I use thin sourdough twists, and they really make the dip extra special. It reminds me of when I was younger and dipping pretzels into a block of cream cheese. Only this version is spicier, creamier, and so much yummier. And don’t forget that sweet corn, it’s perfect with the spicy buffalo flavor!
Looking for more game day recipes? Here are a few to try:
Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Soft Pretzels
Fried Buffalo Goat Cheese Balls
Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls with Cilantro Lime Ranch
Chipotle Chicken Nachos with Jalapeño Yogurt
Lastly, if you make this Buffalo Chicken Corn Dip, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Buffalo Chicken Corn Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
- 3/4-1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese, (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper or colby jack cheese
- hard pretzel twists, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Butter a 10 inch skillet or baking dish. 2. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, chicken, corn, buffalo sauce, cilantro, and green onions. Add the blue cheese and the ranch dressing. Season with some black pepper. Mix until creamy. 3. Spoon the dip into your baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake 20 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Top the dip with extra herbs. Serve with hard pretzels - trust me. SO DELICIOUS!
Notes
Nutrition
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Delicious! I made it before a football game and I will be making it again.
Hey Tabitha,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe and your comment. So glad to hear it was enjoyed!
so yummy, best with fresh corn
Hi Caroline,
Fantastic! I’m so glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you!
Thanks for giving it a try and your comment! Have a great week ahead!
OMG! This dip is amazing! I made it for snacking while watching football this weekend. It is a hit and I will be making it for more gatherings. Great flavors and it is filling! Thank you for sharing such wonderful recipes! 🧡
Hi Audrey,
Love to hear this recipe turned out nicely for you, thanks for making it and your comment! Have the best fall weekend!
Hi there! This is a great app for fall and football Sundays! I made this for my guys at home yesterday, and they loved it. We tried the pretzels as suggested, but ended up also liking hearty pita chips and tortilla chips, too. Next time, I am going to try fire-roasted corn for a kick. Thank you for sharing. Love your recipes and suggestions! Need another fun app for next sunday.
Hey Kristin,
Love to hear this! Thanks so much for trying this dip, I’m so glad it turned out well!
Happy Monday! xT
This was not good at all, it won’t be a repeat for me unfortunately.
Hi Abigail, Very sorry to hear this. Was there something specific that was wrong with it that I can help with? Please let me know! xx
Super easy to make, was a big hit, and was perfect for snacking on during the game!
Hey Kate, Yay! Love to hear this, thanks a bunch for trying this recipe! Have a great Sunday! xT
Delicious!! Just made it and everyone was star struck as usual 🥰
Hi Erna, Thanks so much for making this dip and your comment, so glad it was enjoyed! Happy Sunday! xx
A common theme of your recipes seems to be copious amounts of cheese. I’ve seen the comments; people have been frequently asking you for lighter recipes. You’ve said you get bored easily. How about challenging yourself to make some recipes without cheese?
Thanks for sharing your suggestion, Esti! Have a great Sunday!
Why do you cut green onions like that to be mixed into a dip? For a dip I think the best way is to cut crosswise or mince, NOT at an angle / bias like you do. The angled cuts are nice for pretty pictures or to top a dish, but don’t distribute the flavor evenly enough in a dip.
Hi Casey, Thanks for sharing your feedback, feel free to cut the green onions to your liking:) Have a wonderful weekend! xx
Excited to make this Sunday (also from Northeast Ohio) curious what hot sauce you use as the base for your buffalo sauce recipe?
Thanks so much, Wendy!! I like to use Frank’s Red Hot. I hope you love this dip! xxT
This is extremely oily and gritty in texture. The corn doesn’t make sense in the recipe.
Hi Judy, I’m sorry to hear you did not enjoy this recipe, thanks for giving it a try! xT
If you were using fresh corn, does it need to be cooked first?
Hey Jane, No need to cook the corn first:) Please let me know if you give this recipe a try! Happy Friday! xT
Question: I’m the odd duck that doesn’t care for buffalo sauce. Can it be omitted and still turn out ok?
Hey there, I would try another one of my dip recipes:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/street-corn-dip/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chicken-enchilada-bean-dip/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/7-layer-dip/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/hot-bacon-corn-dip/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/white-chicken-chili-corn-dip/
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Next time I’ll just stick with a classic buffalo chicken dip.
Sorry to hear this, Rita. If there is anything that I can help with, please let me know!
We love that you’re super into game day! Who are you rooting for tonight? Did you host a party? What did you serve?
Hey Scott,
I usually root for the Cleveland Browns and they aren’t playing until Sunday:) Happy Friday! xT
This dip was a huge hit! Everyone loved it!
Hey Jennifer,
Happy Fall Friday! Love to hear this recipe turned out nicely for you, thanks for making it and your comment!