Irresistible Buffalo Chicken Dip
A creamy and spicy buffalo chicken dip that’s perfect for gatherings and game days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
- 3/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prep your baking dish by lightly greasing a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Blend the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo wing sauce in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, 1 1/2 cups of cheddar, mozzarella, and green onions (if using) until well combined.
- Spread the creamy mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispy topping, watching carefully.
- Garnish with parsley or cilantro, and serve warm with chips, crackers, or veggies.
Notes
For a lighter option, swap some cream cheese with Greek yogurt. Adjust buffalo sauce quantity for desired spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg