Description
Scooping into this buffalo chicken dip brings game-day magic straight to your table with creamy, spicy goodness that keeps friends coming back for more. Packed with shredded chicken, tangy hot sauce, and cool cream cheese, this crowd-pleasing appetizer delivers serious flavor in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- ½ cup Franks RedHot Buffalo Wing Sauce
Cheese and Dressing:
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
Garnish and Serving:
- Green onions
- Tortilla chips
- Celery sticks
- Baguette slices
Instructions
- Drain 2 (10-ounce) cans of chunk chicken thoroughly, pressing with a spoon to remove excess liquid.
- Grab a medium bowl and combine the drained chicken, 8 ounces softened cream cheese, ½ cup Buffalo wing sauce, ½ cup ranch dressing, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, and ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles.
- Whisk or mix the ingredients until completely smooth, eliminating any cream cheese lumps.
- Warm your oven to 350°F and select an 8×8-inch baking dish for the mixture.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges bubble and the top turns golden brown.
- For extra crispness, switch to broil and cook 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove the dip from the oven and let it rest for 3-5 minutes to settle and cool slightly.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sliced green onions across the top for a fresh, zesty garnish.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp tortilla chips, crunchy celery sticks, or toasted baguette slices.
Notes
- Drain chicken thoroughly to prevent watery dip and ensure a creamy consistency.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the richest, most luxurious texture that holds together perfectly.
- For a lighter version, swap regular cream cheese with reduced-fat and use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of canned.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting Buffalo wing sauce – start with less and add more to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes (oven) or 1-2 hours (slow cooker)
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg