Buffalo Chicken Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
567 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Description
This dip combines shredded cooked chicken from a rotisserie bird with block cream cheese softened to room temperature, hot sauce, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing powder, and minced garlic. After mixing thoroughly, the mixture is baked in an oven-safe dish at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and golden on top. Cooling slightly before serving allows it to firm up slightly for easy scooping.
The dip’s flavor merges the heat and tang of the hot sauce with creamy and cheesy texture, balanced by the savory ranch seasoning and garlic. Its consistency is thick enough to cling to chips or crackers without being overly runny.
It can be served as a party appetizer or snack, especially during gatherings, complementing crunchy dippers. The recipe supports variations such as adding tomatoes, bacon, or olives, layering ingredients separately for visual appeal, and slow cooker preparation for larger groups.
The recipe notes include options for substituting different cheeses, using low-fat or vegan mayonnaise alternatives, and different chicken sources, making the dip flexible depending on preference and availability.
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken small; shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese block; room temperature
- ½ cup hot sauce
- 1 Cup mayonnaise
- 1 Cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 ranch dressing powder Hidden Valley brand; pack
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375
- Shred the chicken
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl and pour into an oven proof dish (about 9x9 is right).
- Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes and then serve with chips for dipping or spread on crackers.
Notes
- Additions like chopped tomato, bacon, chives, black olives, or sun-dried tomatoes can enhance flavor.
- For a layered presentation, mix chicken with hot sauce and put it in the dish first, spread softened cream cheese mixed with ranch powder on top, then add cheese before baking.
- To prepare for larger groups, this dip can be made in a crockpot over 6 hours on low heat.
- Substitute low-fat, vegan, or olive oil mayonnaise if preferred.
- You can use canned drained chicken or cooked shredded chicken breasts as alternatives to rotisserie chicken.
- Blue cheese crumbles may be added along with ranch dressing powder for a different flavor.
- Try sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese to vary the cheese flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 567 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 567kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1178mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 426mg | 9% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 615IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11.3mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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