Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip
This creamy Buffalo chicken dip is a crowd-pleasing, tangy, cheesy appetizer perfect for parties, game days, or cozy nights in. It’s quick to make, irresistibly flavorful, and always disappears fast!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 280g, rotisserie or leftover)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
- Diced celery (optional, for garnish)
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional, for garnish)
- Tortilla chips (about 8 oz, for serving)
- Celery sticks (for serving)
- Carrot sticks (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Shred cooked chicken finely with two forks or your hands. Toss with a tablespoon of Buffalo sauce for extra flavor if desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, and Buffalo wing sauce. Blend with a hand mixer or spatula until smooth.
- Fold in shredded chicken until evenly coated.
- Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Transfer mixture to a lightly greased 8×8-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with sliced green onions, diced celery, or crumbled blue cheese if desired.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, and carrot sticks.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing. Shred your own cheese for best melt and texture. Don’t overbake—watch for bubbling edges and golden cheese. For extra heat, add hot sauce or cayenne. Can be made ahead and baked before serving. For parties, keep warm in a slow cooker.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup dip pe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 9
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