Description
This Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, spicy, and cheesy crowd-pleaser perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings. Combining shredded chicken with tangy buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, it delivers bold flavors and a smooth texture that everyone will love. Quick to prepare and bake, this versatile dip can be customized to suit different heat preferences and dietary needs, making it a must-have staple for any host.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Bull’s-Eye buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
- Optional: Cayenne or hot sauce for extra heat
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Shred cooked chicken using two forks or your hands. Using rotisserie chicken is suggested to save time and add flavor.
- Mix the Creamy Base: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch or blue cheese dressing, and buffalo sauce. Stir until smooth and evenly blended to create the flavorful base.
- Add Chicken and Cheese: Fold the shredded chicken and shredded cheddar cheese into the creamy mixture ensuring everything is well combined for consistent flavor.
- Bake Until Bubbly: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and slightly browned around the edges.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped green onions and optional extra cheese on top for freshness and color. Serve warm with your choice of chips, veggies, or bread.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save preparation time and boost flavor.
- Keep cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother dip.
- Do not skip ranch or blue cheese dressing—it balances the heat and adds creaminess.
- Serve the dip warm to maintain the best melty texture and flavor.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to customize the heat level to your preference.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days; flavors deepen overnight.
- This dip freezes well for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken dip, party dip, game day recipe, spicy dip, creamy chicken dip