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Irresistible Cheesy Bacon Buffalo Chicken Dip

This Cheesy Bacon Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect appetizer for any party or game day. It's creamy, cheesy, spicy, and loaded with bacon, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or baguette slices for dipping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce Frank's RedHot is recommended
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese optional
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish optional
  • Tortilla chips, celery sticks, or baguette slices, for serving
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for stabilization

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Large bowl
  • Mixing spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through. Alternatively, poach or shred rotisserie chicken.
  4. Shred the cooked chicken.
  5. In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese and buffalo wing sauce. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  6. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, blue cheese (if using), and shredded chicken. Mix well to combine.
  7. Incorporate cornstarch (optional) to help emulsify the ingredients and prevent separation.
  8. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
  9. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and bubbly.
  11. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
  12. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or baguette slices.

Notes

Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce to control the spice level. For a milder dip, use a milder sauce or add a tablespoon of sour cream or ranch dressing. Experiment with different types of cheese like Monterey Jack or pepper jack. Add diced celery and carrots for added texture and flavor. To make it in a slow cooker, combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until heated through and bubbly, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Cook bacon until extra crispy before crumbling to prevent sogginess.