The Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, tangy, and spicy delight made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, and cheese. It's rich and velvety, with a pleasant heat that balances perfectly with the creamy texture, making it an addictive appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup hot sauce such as Frank's RedHot
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese optional
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips or celery sticks for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, and blue cheese if using. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly.
- Add Remaining Cheese: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve warm with tortilla chips or celery sticks.
Notes
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 6g