Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)

A hot, cheesy, and spicy dip with tender chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and creamy cheese. Perfect for game day or any gathering.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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

→ Sauces

07 - 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

# Directions:

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 and fully incorporated.
03 - Stir in the shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the blue cheese until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly into a 1-quart baking dish, ensuring smooth surface for even cooking.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and blue cheese evenly over the top of the dip.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional chopped green onions.
08 - Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It disappears faster than you can say 'touchdown' and I've learned to always make a double batch
  • The combination of tangy buffalo sauce and creamy dressings creates this addictive flavor that keeps people hovering around the serving dish
02 -
  • Letting the dip rest for those few minutes after baking is crucial because it allows the cheese to set slightly so you get better scoops
  • The texture changes dramatically if you try to mix cold cream cheese into hot sauce, so patience with softening ingredients really pays off
03 -
  • If you're sensitive to heat, start with less buffalo sauce and add more gradually after tasting
  • Spraying your baking dish with cooking spray makes cleanup so much easier when that cheese gets bubbly
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