Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)

Spicy, creamy chicken with hot sauce and melted cheese, baked until golden and bubbly.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base Mixture

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
04 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
05 - 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

→ Topping

08 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and blue cheese dressing until smooth.
03 - Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and crumbled blue cheese. Mix until evenly combined.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a 1.5–2 quart baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions, if desired.
08 - Serve warm with celery sticks, tortilla chips, or sliced baguette.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfectly Spicy & Creamy: A balanced blend of hot sauce and creamy dressings for a flavor explosion.
  • Incredibly Easy: Just mix the ingredients in one bowl, transfer to a dish, and bake. Minimal effort for maximum reward.
  • Crowd-Pleasing Favorite: This dip is always a hit at parties and gatherings and disappears quickly.
  • Customizable: Easily adjust the spice level or swap out cheeses to match your personal preference.
02 -
  • Make-Ahead Friendly: This dip can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. Assemble the mixture in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
  • Use Rotisserie Chicken: To save time, a store-bought rotisserie chicken is a perfect shortcut for the cooked, shredded chicken.
  • Shred Your Own Cheese: For the best, smoothest melt, shred your own cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheeses often contain additives that can make the dip grainy.
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