Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip
This creamy buffalo chicken dip is a quick and easy party appetizer, featuring tender shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and plenty of melted cheese. Perfect for game days, potlucks, or cozy gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleasing dip best served hot with crunchy tortilla chips and fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 10 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
- Crunchy tortilla chips (for serving)
- Celery sticks (for serving)
- Carrot sticks (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl and let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, or microwave for 20 seconds to soften.
- Add ranch dressing and buffalo wing sauce to the cream cheese. Blend with a hand mixer or whisk until completely smooth.
- Fold in shredded cooked chicken until evenly coated.
- Mix in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, reserving a little for topping.
- Stir in green onions and a pinch of black pepper if desired. Taste and adjust heat or tang with more buffalo sauce or a splash of vinegar.
- Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish. Spread the mixture evenly and smooth the top. Sprinkle reserved cheese and blue cheese crumbles (if using) on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly around the edges and cheese is golden and melty. Cover loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes to set.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or extra green onions. Serve hot with tortilla chips, carrot sticks, and celery.
Notes
For best texture, use full-fat cream cheese and shred your own cheese. Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor. Adjust heat by using mild or hot buffalo sauce. Keep warm in a slow cooker for parties. Prep ahead and refrigerate up to 2 days before baking. For a lighter version, substitute Neufchâtel cheese or Greek yogurt for ranch. Dairy-free and gluten-free adaptations are possible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/10 of the re
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 13
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