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Pantry Buffalo Chicken Dip

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By: MadelinePosted: 03/25/2020Updated: 07/12/2021

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This Pantry Buffalo Chicken Dip is a delicious dairy free buffalo chicken dip made with canned chicken and other shelf-stable ingredients.

Three quarter view of a serving spoon in a pantry buffalo chicken dip

Make this Pantry Buffalo Chicken Dip even when you have an empty fridge!

I’ve had this idea for a while that I could make a paleo buffalo chicken dip without using any fresh ingredients. Now that I have some extra time at home to experiment with my pantry staples, I finally decided to try it out.

All you need to do is soak up some cashews. Then, blend them into a creamy buffalo sauce. Mix that buffalo sauce with some chicken, bake your dip and you’re ready to eat! This dip is perfect with cucumbers, celery or tortilla chips!

Above view of a tortilla chip dipping into a dairy free buffalo chicken dip

What kitchen tools will I need to make this dip?

  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • High speed blender
  • Mixing bowls
  • 6×9 baking dish

What should i serve with this dip?

Above view of ingredients for buffalo chicken dip made with canned chicken

What ingredients will I need to make this healthy buffalo chicken dip?

You will be amazed at how easy it is to make this Pantry Buffalo Chicken Dip using all shelf-stable ingredients.

  • Raw cashews
  • Hot sauce – I like Frank’s Red Hot
  • Canned chicken breast
  • Chicken broth or chicken bone broth
  • Salt
  • Garlic powder
  • Dried dill
  • Dried parsley
Side view of a chip dipping into pantry buffalo chicken dip

what kind of canned chicken should i use?

To make this buffalo chicken dip with canned chicken I look for premium chunk chicken breast that is packed in water. That way it is all white meat which is better for this dip.

Above view of creamy dairy free buffalo chicken dip

Let’s make some Pantry Buffalo Chicken Dip!

Step 1: Soak cashews and prepare buffalo sauce

First, soak cashews in water for at least 4 hour or boil in water for 10 minutes. Drain cashews and add to a blender with hot sauce, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, parsley, and dill. Then, blend in high-speed blender until a smooth mixture remains.

Step 2: Mix chicken and buffalo sauce

Next, open and drain chicken add to a mixing bowl. Break chicken chunks up with a fork. Then, pour buffalo sauce into the bowl with the chicken. Mix the two together until thoroughly combined.

Step 3: Bake and broil

Next, pour buffalo chicken dip into a 6×9 baking dish. Then, place in an oven preheated to 350F and bake for 15 minutes. Next, increase oven heat to a boil and broil for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven, cool slightly and enjoy!

Step 4: Enjoy!

Above view of a casserole of pantry buffalo chicken dip

How long will this Whole30 buffalo chicken dip keep in the fridge?

Once prepared, store this dip in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or toasted oven.

Check out these other delicious buffalo Chicken recipes

  • Buffalo Chicken Bites
  • Grilled Buffalo Chicken Tenders
  • Buffalo Chicken Salad

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

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Recipe

Pantry Buffalo Chicken Dip

★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews

A Whole30 buffalo chicken dip made with ingredients you can find and store in your pantry.

Recipe By: Madeline
Prep: 15 minutesCook: 20 minutesTotal: 35 minutes
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Servings: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 2 12oz (24oz total) cans premium chunk chicken breast in water 

Instructions

  1. Soak raw cashews in water for at least 4 ours or boil raw cashews for 10 minutes to soften
  2. Preheat the oven to 350F
  3. Blend cashews, hot sauce, chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, dill, and parsley in a high speed blender
  4. Blend until a smooth sauce remains
  5. Drain canned chicken, add to a large mixing bowl, and break up chunks with a fork
  6. Combine sauce and chicken in the mixing bowl until evenly combined
  7. Spread dip into a medium sized baking dish 
  8. Place in the oven at 350F for 15 minutes
  9. After 15 minutes increase the heat to a broil and broil the dip for 5 minutes
  10. Remove from the oven, cool slightly and then enjoy!
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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  1. audrey says

    Posted on 3/25 at 8:37 pm

    I enjoy your recipes. This looks so yummy. I have a peanut allergy so I’m wondering what I can substitute for the raw cashews.
    Thankbyou again.

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 3/25 at 8:41 pm

      Hi Audrey I’m sorry, but I don’t know of a nut free alternative. If you eat dairy, you could use creamy cheese.

      Reply
  2. KELLY ANNE TAGUE says

    Posted on 3/27 at 11:09 am

    I think I will try this in a dairy version. Would you recommend cream cheese?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 3/27 at 11:12 am

      Wooo yes! Try 3/4 cup cream cheese!

      Reply
  3. Ashley says

    Posted on 4/3 at 7:09 pm

    The best paleo buffalo chicken dip I’ve had!! We are half in one sitting!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 4/3 at 7:23 pm

      Ah that makes me so happy!! We did the same 🙂

      Reply
  4. Michele says

    Posted on 4/27 at 9:37 am

    I stole some of the chicken intended to make my families full fat and dairy buff chicken dip! Made this for myself. Deeeelish!
    Will dip with celery next!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 4/27 at 3:38 pm

      Ahh love that! Yes try the celery it’s awesome!

      Reply
  5. Amy Morgan says

    Posted on 5/16 at 7:11 pm

    We made this tonight with cream cheese. Yum! Question: is it 2 12-Oz cans of chicken or 2 small cans totaling 12 Oz? Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 5/18 at 8:45 am

      2 12-oz cans! I need to edit it to make that more obvious. So glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  6. Kayla says

    Posted on 9/14 at 9:06 pm

    I made these to enjoy some healthy football snacks and was amazed at how delicious this was I wouldn’t have even know it was healthier. The soften cashews had the texture of blue cheese crumbles I didn’t even miss the cheese. It smelled so amazing while I was cooking and will definitely be making every football weekend!!

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 9/15 at 12:18 pm

      I am SO glad you made this and ejoyed it! I totally agree that I don’t even miss the dairy!

      Reply
  7. Amy Morgan says

    Posted on 1/5 at 7:14 pm

    I have made this a few times now, and love how quick and tasty it is. I have used cream cheese when I didn’t have cashews — just a block of cream cheese and still used the chicken broth, warmed up to help loosen the cheese. Thank you for this delicious recipe that my husband is also into. 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/7 at 12:43 pm

      amazing!! thank you so much!

      Reply
  8. Dana says

    Posted on 2/23 at 4:23 pm

    Delicious! I found out I was allergic to dairy a year ago and finding recipes that match taste have been hard. This one is definitely going to be on repeat when I need a dip. Taste like the dip I remember!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 3/1 at 10:01 am

      awww thats awesome to hear! thank you!

      Reply

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