Description
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip brings pure comfort to game day gatherings with its zesty blend of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and hot sauce. Spicy and rich, this crowd-pleasing appetizer delivers bold flavors that keep friends coming back for more chips and scoops.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles
Sauces and Garnish:
- ½ cup hot sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- Chopped green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oven precisely to 375°F (190°C), preparing a standard 8×8 inch baking dish for the dip.
- Soften 8 ounces of cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and spreadable.
- Pour ½ cup ranch dressing and ½ cup Frank’s RedHot sauce directly into the cream cheese, whisking until completely combined.
- Shred 2 cups of rotisserie chicken into small, bite-sized pieces and fold into the creamy mixture.
- Incorporate 1 cup shredded cheddar and ½ cup mozzarella cheese, stirring until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Spread the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even layer for consistent heating.
- Bake uncovered at 375°F for exactly 20 minutes, watching for a bubbling, golden surface.
- Switch oven to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to create a slightly crispy top layer.
- Remove the dip from the oven and let it rest for 3-4 minutes to settle and cool slightly.
- Optional: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles and chopped green onions across the surface for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping companions like crisp tortilla chips, fresh celery sticks, or warm crusty bread.
Notes
- Shred chicken while still warm for easier mixing and more even distribution throughout the dip.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the richest, creamiest texture that holds together perfectly.
- Make this gluten-free by serving with vegetable sticks instead of traditional chips.
- For a lighter version, swap half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt to reduce calories without losing flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-23 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg