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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Classic Buffalo Chicken Dip (Hot, Cheesy, and Easy)

This hot, cheesy, and incredibly easy dip is the ultimate game-day appetizer, combining shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and tangy buffalo wing sauce baked until bubbly and golden brown.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 appetizer servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
  • 1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing, if preferred)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided) Use cheddar or a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack
Optional & Serving
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese For extra tang, mix in or sprinkle on top
  • Chopped green onions or parsley For garnish
  • Serving dippers Tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • 8x8 inch Baking Dish
  • Hand Mixer (Optional)

Method
 

Prep and Combine
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or spray an 8x8 inch baking dish or a shallow, 1.5-quart casserole dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing. Use a sturdy spoon or a hand mixer on low speed to blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps of cream cheese remain.
  3. Add the shredded, cooked chicken and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese (reserve the remaining 1/2 cup for the topping). If you are using the optional crumbled blue cheese, add it now.
  4. Gently stir everything together until the chicken and cheese are evenly distributed throughout the creamy dip mixture.
Bake and Serve
  1. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the entire top surface of the dip.
  2. Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges, and the cheese topping is fully melted and lightly golden brown.
  3. Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with chopped green onions or parsley. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, sliced cucumbers, or crackers.

Notes

For a tangier flavor, use blue cheese dressing instead of ranch in the base. If the dip gets too thick while sitting, simply reheat it in the oven or microwave for a few minutes until smooth again. This dip is excellent for preparing ahead; simply assemble the dip in the dish, cover, refrigerate, and add 5-10 minutes to the baking time.