Buffalo Chicken Dip: A Spicy & Creamy Game-Day Favorite Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Dip is a spicy and creamy appetizer perfect for game days and parties. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, this dip is baked to bubbly perfection and served warm with chips or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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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
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped green onions
- Crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the dip.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the combined mixture evenly into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish to ensure even cooking.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top of the mixture. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly, demonstrating it’s fully heated through and ready to serve.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Garnish with chopped green onions or crumbled blue cheese as desired for extra flavor and presentation.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy the buffalo chicken dip warm with tortilla chips, crackers, celery sticks, or carrot sticks for dipping.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the spice level to your liking.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience, or any cooked shredded chicken.
- If you prefer a thicker dip, reduce the ranch dressing slightly.
- For a spicier dip, add a few dashes of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- This dip can be prepared in advance and baked right before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
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