Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo chicken dip is a creamy, cheesy, and spicy appetizer made with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for parties and game day, it’s a bold-flavored crowd favorite served warm with chips, crackers, or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (e.g., rotisserie chicken)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch or blue cheese dressing. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and blue cheese crumbles if using.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm with chips, crackers, or celery sticks.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Substitute mozzarella or pepper jack for cheddar.
- Make in a slow cooker on low for 2–3 hours.
- Serve in a bread bowl for a fun presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/buffalo-chicken-dip/
