Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable version)

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

# 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 & Aromatics

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

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Preheat 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 shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the blue cheese if using
04 - Spread mixture evenly into a 1-quart baking dish
05 - Sprinkle remaining cheddar and blue cheese over the top
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden
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 faster than most people can arrive for the party.
  • The creamy, spicy balance makes it dangerously easy to keep eating.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day.
02 -
  • Softening the cream cheese completely prevents lumps and makes the base silky instead of chunky.
  • Don't skip the resting time after baking, the dip thickens slightly and becomes easier to scoop without sliding off the chip.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor without any extra work.
  • Bake in a shallow dish rather than a deep one so you get more of that golden, crispy top everyone loves.
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