Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, spicy, and cheesy appetizer perfect for game days, parties, or any casual gathering. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, it’s baked to bubbly perfection and often topped with blue cheese crumbles and fresh herbs for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the dip evenly.
- Mix Cream Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and hot sauce. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Chicken & Cheeses: Fold in the shredded cooked chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese into the cream base, mixing thoroughly to combine all ingredients uniformly.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish or a similar-sized oven-safe dish, ensuring an even layer.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and heated through.
- Broil (Optional): For a golden, slightly browned top, broil the dip for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of baking. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Add Toppings: Remove the dip from the oven and sprinkle the top with blue cheese crumbles and/or chopped green onions or parsley, if desired.
- Serve Warm: Serve this delicious dip warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the spice level to your preference.
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds extra flavor.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the ranch dressing and chips/bread are certified gluten-free.
- Leftover dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For a healthier version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe (~1/2 cup)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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