Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Print View)
Creamy, tangy, and spicy, this chicken dip combines shredded chicken, hot sauce, and cheese, ideal for parties or game day.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ Dairy
02 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - ½ cup sour cream
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Sauces & Condiments
06 - ½ cup hot sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
07 - ¼ cup ranch dressing
→ Spices
08 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Optional Garnishes
10 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until the consistency is smooth and well-blended.
03 - Gently fold in the shredded cooked chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese until all components are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Transfer and spread the prepared dip mixture evenly into an 8-inch baking dish.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is heated through, bubbly around the edges, and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
06 - Remove the baking dish from the oven. If desired, sprinkle the sliced green onions over the hot dip just before serving.
07 - Serve the spicy buffalo chicken dip immediately with an accompaniment of tortilla chips, crisp celery sticks, or toasted baguette slices.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This dip is an absolute showstopper, turning even the most casual gathering into a memorable feast everyone will rave about.
- It's deceptively simple to whip up, yet tastes like you've spent hours perfecting it, making you the hero of any potluck.
02 -
- Never, ever skip softening the cream cheese; trying to mix it cold is an exercise in futility and will leave you with lumpy disappointment.
- Discovering that freshly shredded cheese melts infinitely better and tastes superior to pre-bagged varieties was a game-changer for this dip.
03 -
- Avoid overmixing once the chicken and cheeses are folded in; you want a lovely texture, not a dense, rubbery outcome.
- Starting with perfectly cooked, moist chicken — whether from a rotisserie or freshly poached — makes all the difference in the dip's final texture and flavor.