Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken with melted cheese and tangy sauce. Perfect for game day gatherings.

# What You 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 and Aromatics

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and buffalo sauce. Mix until smooth.
03 - Stir in the shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the blue cheese if using.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly into a 1-quart baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and blue cheese over the top.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions.
08 - Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than most people can decide what to watch on TV.
  • The creamy, spicy, cheesy combo hits every craving at once without trying too hard.
  • You can make it ahead and just pop it in the oven when guests arrive.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, and somehow taste even better the next day.
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese will turn your smooth dip into a lumpy disaster, so always let it soften first.
  • Do not overbake it or the edges will dry out and the cheese will separate into an oily puddle.
  • Taste the mixture before baking and adjust the heat, because once it is in the oven, you are committed.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken and this becomes a ten-minute prep situation with almost no cleanup.
  • Make it the night before, cover it, and refrigerate, then just bake it right before guests arrive.
  • If you want it extra creamy, add an extra couple tablespoons of ranch or sour cream to the base.
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