Description
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip brings bold heat and creamy texture to the table. It’s a classic party favorite made for dipping and sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups shredded chicken
Main Dairy Components:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 350°F (175°C) for perfect buffalo chicken dip preparation.
- Thoroughly blend 8 oz softened cream cheese with 12 cup ranch dressing until completely smooth in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold 2 cups shredded chicken and 1 cup buffalo sauce into the creamy mixture, ensuring every ingredient is evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle half of the 1 cup shredded cheese into the mixture, stirring gently to create consistent flavor throughout.
- Transfer the entire mixture into a clean, oven-safe baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Scatter the remaining 12 cup shredded cheese across the top of the dip for a beautiful melted finish.
- Place the dish in the preheated 350°F oven and bake for exactly 20 minutes until the cheese turns golden and the edges bubble slightly.
- Remove from the oven and let the dip rest for 3-5 minutes to settle and cool slightly.
- Garnish the top with 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions, which add a fresh, sharp contrast to the rich dip.
- Serve immediately with crisp tortilla chips, celery sticks, or warm crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity based on your spice tolerance, starting with less and adding more gradually.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with reduced-fat or Greek yogurt cream cheese.
- Prep this dip ahead of time by assembling everything except the final cheese topping, then refrigerate and bake just before serving for a fresh, hot appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 328 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg