Description
Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and spicy appetizer made with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and a blend of cheeses. Perfect for parties, game day, or casual gatherings, it’s always a crowd-pleasing favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (e.g., rotisserie)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo-style hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- Chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch or blue cheese dressing until smooth.
- Fold in shredded chicken and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spread the mixture evenly into an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and optional mozzarella or blue cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly around the edges.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped green onions or parsley.
- Serve warm with chips, veggies, or crackers.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and extra flavor.Swap ranch with blue cheese dressing for a sharper taste.To add heat, mix in chopped jalapeños or a splash of extra hot sauce.Lighten the dip by replacing some cream cheese with Greek yogurt.Keep warm during parties in a slow cooker on low.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
