Description
A creamy and tangy buffalo chicken dip that is a crowd-pleaser at every gathering, perfect for game days and parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 12–14 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot or preferred buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish or 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sour cream, ranch, and buffalo sauce until smooth.
- Stir in chicken, 3/4 cup cheddar, blue cheese (if using), and seasonings.
- Spread mixture into the prepared dish. Top with remaining cheddar.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
- Optional: broil for 1–2 minutes to brown the top, watching closely.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smoother mix. If using a crockpot, finish under a broiler for a golden top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg