Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)

Spicy, creamy blend of shredded chicken, hot sauce, and melted cheese baked until golden and bubbly.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Main Components

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
04 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
05 - 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

→ Topping

08 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and blue cheese dressing until smooth.
03 - Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and crumbled blue cheese. Mix until evenly combined.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a 1.5–2-quart baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions, if desired.
08 - Serve warm with celery sticks, tortilla chips, or sliced baguette.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes of actual prep work
  • The combination of hot sauce and cool ranch creates that perfect restaurant style wing flavor
  • People will hover around the baking dish waiting for it to come out of the oven
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese creates tiny lumps that never quite dissolve no matter how much you mix
  • Letting the dip rest for those 5 minutes after baking makes all the difference between a hot mess and scoopable perfection
03 -
  • Buy two rotisserie chickens and use the extra meat for salads or tacos throughout the week
  • Leftover dip makes an incredible sandwich spread the next day
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