Hot Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)

Creamy, spicy dip with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for game day entertaining.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and buffalo hot 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 Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in about ten minutes of actual work, then the oven does the rest while you set up drinks and plates.
  • The creamy cheese balances the buffalo sauce heat in a way that keeps you reaching for one more chip even when you're full.
  • You can make it ahead and just pop it in the oven when guests arrive, so you're not stuck in the kitchen during the game.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day on a toasted bagel or stuffed into a wrap.
02 -
  • Make absolutely sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature, or you'll end up with lumps no amount of stirring can fix.
  • Don't skip the cooling time after baking, the dip is lava-hot straight from the oven and needs a few minutes to settle so it doesn't burn anyone's mouth.
  • If you want extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few extra dashes of hot sauce to the base mixture before baking.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add a deeper flavor, the seasoning from the rotisserie adds an extra layer that plain poached chicken just can't match.
  • Shred your own cheddar cheese instead of buying pre-shredded, it melts smoother and doesn't have the anti-caking agents that can make the dip grainy.
  • If you're serving a crowd, double the recipe and bake it in a larger dish, this dip disappears faster than you think.
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