Buffalo Chicken Dip
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Others
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Description
Buffalo Chicken Dip uses cooked shredded chicken heated with tangy buffalo wing sauce and softened cream cheese and ranch dressing, resulting in a creamy and flavorful mixture. The addition of cheddar cheese melted into the filling creates a smooth, cheesy consistency, while optional blue cheese crumbles provide a distinct sharpness and texture contrast.
This dip is served warm, baked or microwaved until bubbly, facilitating an easy spread for chips or vegetables. The balance of heat from the buffalo sauce and creaminess from the dairy components creates a classic spicy dip favored for casual snacks or gatherings.
The recipe can be adjusted for heat by modifying the amount of buffalo wing sauce, making it suitable for mild to moderate spice preferences. Splitting the blue cheese topping allows guests to choose whether to include its flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 /2 cups chicken 12 ounce can chunk chicken, drained, cooked and shredded, or 1 (incomplete
- 1 cream cheese 8 ounce package, room temperature
- 1/2 /2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 /2 cup buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot, not to be confused with their pepper sauce. Start with less if you want and add more to your desired hotness.)
- 3/4 /4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- blue cheese optional, crumbles
Instructions
- Heat chicken and Buffalo sauce in a skillet over medium heat, until heated through. Make sure to break up the chicken so there are no big chunks. Stir in cream cheese and ranch dressing. Cook, stirring until well blended and warm.
- Mix in shredded cheese. Pour into a shallow dish or pie pan and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles. We usually only sprinkle blue cheese on half of it for those who aren’t blue cheese fans.
- Bake in a preheated oven to 350 for 15-20 minutes or microwave it until the cheese melts. Serve with chips for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo wing sauce to control the dip's spiciness level to your taste.
- Adding blue cheese crumbles on half the dip accommodates those who prefer milder flavors.
- Serve the dip warm with sturdy chips or crisp vegetables to hold the creamy texture well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1grams |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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