Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)

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

# 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 Make It:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes and bakes while you handle everything else, leaving you free to enjoy your guests.
  • The balance of creamy cheese and tangy buffalo heat makes it impossible to stop at just one scoop.
  • It works with whatever you have on hand, from rotisserie chicken to leftover grilled breasts, and still tastes incredible.
02 -
  • Don't skip softening the cream cheese or you'll end up with stubborn lumps that refuse to blend no matter how hard you stir.
  • Taste the mixture before baking and adjust the buffalo sauce, you can always add more heat but you can't take it away once it's in there.
03 -
  • Use a hand mixer to blend the cream cheese and sauces together for an ultra-smooth base with no lumps or streaks.
  • Let the dip rest for five minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly and it's easier to scoop without falling apart.
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