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Buffalo Chicken Dip

The Ultimate Classic Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip

This creamy, spicy, and cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, made easily with just five core ingredients and baked until bubbly perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Dip Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 (8 ounce package) Cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
  • 1/2 cup Ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing, if preferred)
  • 1 1/2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese (divided; or a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
  • 1/4 cup Crumbled blue cheese (Optional: for topping or mixing in)
For Serving
  • Chopped green onions or parsley (Optional: for garnish)
  • Assorted dippers (Tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 8x8 inch baking dish
  • Spatula or Sturdy Spoon

Method
 

Preparation and Combining the Base
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or spray an 8x8 inch baking dish or a shallow, 1.5-quart casserole dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing. Use a sturdy spoon or a hand mixer on low speed to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Ensure all lumps of cream cheese are incorporated.
  3. Add the shredded, cooked chicken and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese (reserve the remaining 1/2 cup for the topping) to the cream cheese mixture. If using optional crumbled blue cheese, add it now.
  4. Gently stir everything together until the chicken and cheese are evenly distributed throughout the dip. Do not overmix.
Bake and Serve
  1. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the dip.
  2. Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges, and the cheese topping is fully melted and lightly golden brown.
  3. Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with chopped green onions or parsley. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, sliced cucumbers, or crackers.

Notes

For an even richer flavor, substitute the ranch dressing with high-quality blue cheese dressing. If you prefer a slow-cooker method, combine all ingredients (reserving the 1/2 cup cheddar topping) and cook on low for 2 hours, or until heated through. Add the topping in the last 15 minutes.