Description
Buffalo chicken dip brings together spicy flavors and creamy textures in a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Game day or party guests will devour this simple, zesty mix of shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 4 ounces (113 grams) blue cheese crumbles (optional)
Dairy Components:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) to prepare for baking the zesty dip.
- In a mixing bowl, combine tender shredded chicken with velvety cream cheese, tangy hot sauce, creamy ranch dressing, and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the blended ingredients into a baking dish, ensuring an even distribution.
- Generously scatter the remaining cheese across the top of the mixture, creating a golden, melty layer.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes until the edges become bubbly and the cheese transforms into a golden, slightly crispy surface.
- Once removed from the oven, optionally garnish with crumbled blue cheese for an extra burst of sharp, creamy flavor.
- Allow the dip to cool for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and prevent burning.
Notes
- Swap ranch for Greek yogurt to create a lighter, protein-packed version of the dip.
- Use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and convenience, saving time on meal prep.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity based on personal spice tolerance, experimenting with different brands for unique heat levels.
- Serve with variety of dippers like celery sticks, carrot chips, or gluten-free crackers to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg