Hot Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)

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

# 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

# Steps:

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.
03 - Stir in the 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 the remaining cheddar and blue cheese over the top.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
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 in under 10 minutes of actual work, leaving you free to enjoy the party instead of hiding in the kitchen.
  • The creamy cheese base balances the buffalo sauce heat perfectly, so even people who claim they can't handle spice keep going back for more.
  • It stays warm and gooey for ages in the baking dish, which means no cold, sad dip halfway through the game.
  • You can make it ahead and just pop it in the oven when guests arrive, making you look effortlessly prepared.
02 -
  • Don't skip softening the cream cheese or you'll end up with stubborn lumps that won't blend no matter how much you stir.
  • Taste the mixture before baking and adjust the buffalo sauce to your preference, because once it's in the oven, there's no turning back.
  • If you're doubling the recipe, use a larger dish or two separate pans so the dip bakes evenly and doesn't turn soupy in the center.
03 -
  • Mix in a tablespoon of ranch seasoning powder for an extra layer of flavor that makes people wonder what your secret is.
  • Broil the dip for the last 2 minutes to get an even more golden, crispy top that looks like it came from a restaurant.
  • Let the dip sit for a full 5 minutes after baking so it sets up just enough to scoop cleanly without being runny.
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