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Creamy and spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip is ready to be served as a featured appetizer.

Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Ever

This Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe delivers the iconic flavors of buffalo wings in a creamy, cheesy, and irresistible dip. Perfect for parties or game day, this scoopable appetizer is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. It's a spicy, creamy, cheesy goodness that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken about 2 large chicken breasts
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce I love Frank's RedHot
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Tortilla chips, for serving
  • Celery sticks, for serving
  • Carrot sticks, for serving
  • Crackers, for serving

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9-inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet
  • Oven
  • Fork or mixer (for shredding chicken and mixing)
  • Serving Spoon
  • Small bowls (for serving accompaniments)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing (if using), garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
  4. Stir in 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and the crumbled blue cheese (if using). Reserve the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese for topping.
  5. Pour the mixture into a 9-inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  9. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or crackers.

Notes

Softening the cream cheese is crucial for a smooth dip. Don't overbake to avoid dryness. The dip can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated. A slow cooker can be used for a hands-off approach: cook on low for 2-3 hours. Adjust the heat by using a milder or hotter buffalo wing sauce, or by adding cayenne pepper. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.