Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken with melted cheese and tangy sauce. Perfect for game day parties and snacking.

# What You'll 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

# How-To:

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 the 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, or 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 disappears faster than any other appetizer I've ever made, even when the table is crowded with options.
  • You can throw it together in ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have, no fancy prep required.
  • The creamy, spicy balance hits every craving at once without being overwhelming.
  • It tastes even better the second day, if by some miracle there are leftovers.
02 -
  • Do not skip softening the cream cheese; cold cream cheese creates stubborn lumps that never fully disappear no matter how much you stir.
  • Taste the buffalo sauce before adding it all, some brands are much hotter than others and you can always add more heat but can't take it away.
  • If the dip looks too thick before baking, stir in a tablespoon or two of milk to loosen it up.
03 -
  • Use a shallow baking dish instead of a deep one to get more of that golden, bubbly surface everyone fights over.
  • Let the dip sit for a full five minutes before serving; it thickens slightly as it cools and becomes easier to scoop without sliding off the chip.
  • Double the batch and bake it in a 9x13 dish if you're feeding a crowd, because one quart is never enough once people start tasting it.
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