Description
Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and spicy appetizer made with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and cheddar. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Optional: blue cheese crumbles
- Optional: sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch or blue cheese dressing until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spread the mixture into a baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the dip is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then garnish with green onions or blue cheese crumbles if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for added flavor and convenience.
- Try smoked gouda or pepper jack for a different cheesy flavor.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add diced jalapeños or cayenne for extra heat.
- Can be made in a slow cooker on low for 2–3 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
