Description
Buffalo Chicken Dip is a spicy and creamy appetizer perfect for game day gatherings. Combining shredded cooked chicken with cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and melted cheese, this dip delivers bold flavors with a smooth, cheesy texture. Serve warm with chips or veggie sticks for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works best)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to your spice level)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional Garnishes
- Chopped green onions
- Crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the dip evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, half (1/2 cup) of the cheddar cheese, and all of the mozzarella cheese until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish and evenly spread the mixture into it, smoothing the top for even cooking.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the dip and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheese on top has melted and slightly browned.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow it to cool slightly for a few minutes to thicken. Garnish with chopped green onions or crumbled blue cheese if desired for added flavor and presentation.
- Serve: Serve the warm dip with tortilla chips, crackers, celery sticks, or carrot sticks. It’s perfect for dipping and sharing at any party or game day event.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce depending on your preferred spice level.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For a smoother dip, shred the chicken finely before mixing.
- Use a rotisserie chicken to save prep time and add extra flavor.
- Gluten-free chips can be used to make this dip suitable for gluten-intolerant guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe (about 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken dip, game day dip, spicy chicken appetizer, creamy buffalo dip, party dip recipe
