Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable Version)

Spicy, creamy dip with shredded chicken, hot sauce, and melted cheese baked until golden.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
04 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
05 - 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing (or substitute with additional ranch)
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)

→ Topping

08 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and blue cheese dressing until smooth.
03 - Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and crumbled blue cheese (if using). Mix until evenly combined.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a 1.5–2-quart baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
08 - Garnish with chopped chives or green onions, if desired. Serve warm with celery sticks, tortilla chips, or sliced baguette.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and spicy keeps people coming back for seconds and thirds
  • It comes together in under ten minutes of prep time but tastes like you fussed over it
  • This dip works for everything from game day parties to casual weeknight dinners
02 -
  • I once tried using cold cream cheese straight from the fridge and ended up with tiny lumps throughout the dip
  • Letting the dip rest for those five minutes after baking makes a huge difference in how it holds together when you scoop it
03 -
  • Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre shredded for better melting
  • Warm your dressings slightly if they have been refrigerated to help everything blend smoothly
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