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Best Sour Cream Buffalo Chicken Dip

This creamy and tangy Sour Cream Buffalo Chicken Dip is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, and buffalo wing sauce, it's baked to bubbly perfection and served with your favorite dippers. Perfect for parties, game days, or any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce such as Frank's RedHot
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese optional
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing optional
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Fork
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through. Alternatively, you can poach or slow cook the chicken.
  4. Shred the cooked chicken with two forks and set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.
  7. Stir in the Buffalo wing sauce until evenly distributed.
  8. Gently fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and blue cheese (if using).
  9. For an extra layer of flavor and creaminess, stir in ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional).
  10. Transfer the dip to a baking dish.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
  12. Garnish with green onions and serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.

Notes

For best results, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing. To prevent separation, bake at a lower temperature (350°F/175°C) for a longer time (25-30 minutes) and stir halfway through baking. Adjust the amount of Buffalo wing sauce to your desired spice level. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving. Rotisserie chicken can be used as a shortcut.