Description
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a flavorful and spicy appetizer perfect for game days or parties. Featuring shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, and cheddar cheese baked to bubbly perfection, this dip is both creamy and tangy with optional blue cheese and green onion toppings for extra zest.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the dip.
- Mix Creamy Base: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Add Chicken and Cheese: Fold in the shredded chicken and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly so that all ingredients are well combined.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Add blue cheese crumbles if using, for an extra tangy flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes to thicken and become easier to serve.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions over the dip for a fresh, mild onion flavor and vibrant color.
- Serve: Serve the dip warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or celery sticks as preferred for dipping.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For extra heat, add more buffalo wing sauce or sprinkle with cayenne pepper before baking.
- Blue cheese crumbles are optional but add a signature buffalo wing flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- Serve with a variety of dippers like sliced bell peppers or carrot sticks for a healthier option.
