Buffalo Chicken Dip
A creamy and spicy buffalo chicken dip with shredded chicken and cheese, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 Baking Dish
- 1 Mixing Bowl large
- 1 Oven preheated to 350°F
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred using two forks or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and sour cream. Mix until well combined and smooth. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, reserving some for topping.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer the chicken mixture into a baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the reserved cheddar cheese on top.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
- Allow the dip to cool for a few minutes before serving to ensure the flavors meld together.
- Serve the dip warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or sliced baguette as dippers.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Prepare the dip a day in advance and store in the refrigerator. Bake just before serving for best results.
Notes
Pro Tips: Adjust the level of spice by varying the amount of buffalo sauce.
Ingredient Substitutions: Use blue cheese dressing instead of ranch for a tangier flavor.
How to Serve: Serve with a variety of dippers for different textures.
Storage & Freshness: Keep refrigerated and consume within 3 days.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare a day in advance for deeper flavor development.
Ingredient Substitutions: Use blue cheese dressing instead of ranch for a tangier flavor.
How to Serve: Serve with a variety of dippers for different textures.
Storage & Freshness: Keep refrigerated and consume within 3 days.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare a day in advance for deeper flavor development.