Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)

Creamy, cheesy shredded chicken dip with spicy buffalo sauce, baked until golden and bubbly. Ideal for entertaining.

# What You Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's 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

# Directions:

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 -
  • The perfect balance of creaminess and heat that keeps everyone coming back for just one more bite
  • Ready in under 40 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your fridge
  • Feeds a crowd without requiring any actual cooking skills beyond turning on an oven
02 -
  • Do not skip the step of softening the cream cheese first or you will end up with frustrating lumps that will not blend smooth
  • The dip holds its heat beautifully at parties for about 30 minutes so you can make it ahead of guests arriving
  • Extra hot sauce can always be added after baking but you cannot take it back once its mixed in
03 -
  • Shred your own cheese from blocks instead of buying pre shredded bags for much better melting
  • Leftover dip reheats surprisingly well in the microwave for lunch the next day
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