Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip (Print View)

Creamy, spicy chicken dip loaded with buffalo sauce and melted cheese - ideal for game day entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Dairy

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
04 - 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

→ Sauces

07 - 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, plus more for garnish

# How to Prepare:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and allow to reach temperature.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and buffalo sauce. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Stir in shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the blue cheese if using. Blend until evenly distributed.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly into a 1-quart baking dish, smoothing the surface.
05 - Sprinkle remaining cheddar and blue cheese over the top layer.
06 - Place in preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish generously with chopped green onions.
08 - Transfer to serving dish and serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It disappears faster than you can say halftime, and people will absolutely hover near the table waiting for you to refill it.
  • You can make it ahead, refrigerate it assembled, and just pop it in the oven when guests arrive so you actually get to enjoy your own party.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese isn't fully softened, you'll end up with stubborn lumps that refuse to blend no matter how hard you stir, so plan ahead and leave it out.
  • Don't skip the resting time after baking because the dip is molten lava hot and it needs a few minutes to set up enough to actually cling to a chip instead of just sliding off.
03 -
  • Use a mix of white and dark rotisserie chicken meat for deeper flavor and a little more moisture, and don't worry about shredding it perfectly because rough chunks are actually better for texture.
  • Taste your buffalo sauce straight before you add it because some brands are way hotter or saltier than others, and you can always adjust the amount to match your crowd's heat tolerance.
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