Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)

Creamy, spicy chicken dip with buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and melted cheddar. Perfect for game day snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Dairy

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
04 - 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

→ Sauces

07 - 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, plus more for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and buffalo sauce. Mix until smooth.
03 - Stir in shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the blue cheese if using.
04 - Spread mixture evenly into a 1-quart baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle remaining cheddar and blue cheese over the top.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions.
08 - Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It transforms leftovers into something people actually fight over, no fancy skills required.
  • The creamy, spicy contrast hits every craving at once and keeps hands reaching back into the bowl.
  • You can prep it ahead and bake it right when guests arrive, making you look effortlessly together.
  • It works with whatever cheese or chicken you have on hand, so theres no pressure to shop perfectly.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese isnt soft, the dip will be lumpy and disappointing, so plan ahead or microwave it in short bursts.
  • Taste the buffalo sauce before adding it all, some brands are much hotter than others and you can always add more.
  • Dont skip the resting time after baking, it lets the dip set slightly so it doesnt slide off your chip.
03 -
  • Use a slow cooker on low if you need to keep the dip warm for hours during a party without it drying out.
  • Add a handful of shredded mozzarella to the mix for extra stretchiness that makes every scoop dramatic and fun.
  • Broil the dip for the last two minutes to get an irresistible charred, bubbly top that looks professionally made.
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