Description
Creamy buffalo chicken dip delivers mouthwatering spice and comfort in one delightful dish. Packed with zesty flavors and crowd-pleasing appeal, you’ll find this recipe irresistible for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups (250 g) cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
Cheese and Dairy:
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
Sauces and Seasonings:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) buffalo wing sauce (like Franks RedHot)
Serving Options:
- Tortilla chips
- Crackers
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
Instructions
- Create a uniform texture by whisking cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo wing sauce in a spacious mixing vessel until completely smooth and integrated.
- Gently incorporate shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and half of the mozzarella into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Carefully transfer the blended concoction into an appropriate baking dish, spreading the mixture to create an even layer that will promote consistent heating.
- Generously sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese across the top, providing a luxurious cheese coverage that will melt and develop a golden, appetizing crust.
- Position the prepared dish in a preheated oven calibrated to 375F (190C), allowing the dip to heat thoroughly for approximately 20-25 minutes until the edges bubble and the cheese transforms into a molten, golden-brown surface.
- Remove from the oven and permit the dip to rest momentarily, allowing the intense heat to settle and flavors to meld before serving.
- Present the buffalo chicken dip alongside crisp tortilla chips, sturdy crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for an irresistible appetizer that promises to delight gatherings and casual snacking moments.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese beforehand at room temperature for smoother mixing and easier blending with other ingredients.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting buffalo sauce quantity – use mild sauce for less spice or add extra for more kick.
- Swap regular chicken with rotisserie chicken for enhanced flavor and quicker preparation time.
- Make this dip diet-friendly by using low-fat cream cheese, Greek yogurt instead of ranch, and reduced-fat cheese options for lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg