Buffalo Chicken Dip (Print version)

A hot, cheesy, and spicy dip featuring tender chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and creamy cheese. Great for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Dairy

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
04 - 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

→ Sauces

07 - 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and buffalo sauce. Mix until smooth.
03 - Stir in the shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the blue cheese.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly into a 1-quart baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and blue cheese over the top.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions.
08 - Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It disappears faster than you can say touchdown, even among people who claim they do not like blue cheese
  • The combination of creamy ranch and tangy buffalo sauce creates this insane flavor balance that keeps everyone coming back for just one more bite
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that cold cream cheese creates lumps that never quite disappear, no matter how long you mix
  • Letting the dip rest for those 5 minutes after baking makes such a difference in texture and actually helps it stay hotter longer
03 -
  • A cast iron skillet creates the most gorgeous crust and looks impressive going straight from oven to table
  • If the dip starts browning too quickly, loosely tent it with foil for the last 5 minutes of baking
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