Description
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip brings zesty, spicy flavors to party appetizers. Tangy cream cheese, shredded chicken, and hot sauce combine for an irresistible crowd-pleasing snack you won’t stop enjoying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 g) shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (50 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (120 ml) ranch or blue cheese dressing
- ½ cup (120 ml) buffalo wing sauce (like Franks RedHot)
- Tortilla chips
- Crackers
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
Instructions
- Blend Base: Whisk cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo wing sauce in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and uniformly combined.
- Incorporate Proteins and Cheese: Mix shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and half of the mozzarella into the creamy foundation, ensuring even ingredient distribution throughout the mixture.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the blended mixture into a baking dish, spreading evenly to guarantee consistent heating and optimal flavor melding.
- Top and Finish: Scatter remaining mozzarella across the surface, creating a complete cheese layer that will transform into a golden, bubbling crust during baking.
- Bake and Develop: Place in a preheated oven at 375F (190C) for 20-25 minutes, watching for bubbling edges and a molten, golden-brown cheese topping that signals perfect doneness.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the dip to settle for a few minutes after removing from the oven, then accompany with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Notes
- Prevent Watery Texture: Drain shredded chicken thoroughly to avoid excess moisture that can make the dip runny and less creamy.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-packaged varieties for smoother melting and better overall texture.
- Customize Heat Level: Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to control spiciness, adding gradually and tasting to match personal preference.
- Make-Ahead Strategy: Prepare the dip in advance and refrigerate, allowing flavors to intensify; bake just before serving for optimal taste and temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg