Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, spicy, cheesy appetizer made with shredded chicken, hot sauce, cream cheese, ranch or blue cheese dressing, and melted cheese. Baked until bubbling and golden, it’s the ultimate comfort dip served hot with chips, veggies, or toasted bread.
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Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula or spoon
- 8x8-inch (or similar size) baking dish or oven-safe skillet
- Oven mitts
- Knife & cutting board (if prepping your own chicken)
Ingredients
- 2 cups about 10–12 oz cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 8 oz 1 block cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup 120g buffalo wing sauce (like Frank’s Red Hot)
- ½ cup 120g ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup 115g shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- Optional: ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing until smooth.
- Stir in shredded chicken, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and optional blue cheese.
- Transfer to Baking Dish:
- Spread mixture evenly into a greased 8x8-inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- Sprinkle extra cheddar cheese on top for a golden, cheesy crust.
- Bake:
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbly. Broil the last 1–2 minutes if you want the top more browned.
- Garnish & Serve:
- Garnish with sliced green onions or parsley if desired.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
Servings: 8 as an appetizer