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Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip combines shredded chicken with a creamy blend of cream cheese, buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing, and seasonings, topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. The dip is baked until bubbly and golden, delivering a rich, spicy, and tangy flavor balanced by creamy textures. It’s easy to prepare and serves well as a party appetizer or snack.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 193 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese cut into cubes
  • 2 chicken breast or 2 cups cooked/shredded chicken, small, boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce brand: Frank's
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ cup blue cheese dressing Ranch can also be used
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions

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  1. Prep Work: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Take cream cheese out of the fridge and cut it into cubes. Let it soften for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Cover the chicken in cool water so it’s covered by two inches. PRO TIP: Add 1 chicken bouillon to the water to add more flavor to the chicken. Boil gently for 15-20 minutes, until cooked though. A rapid boil will cause the chicken to become tough. Shred the chicken with two forks and set aside.
  3. Make the Sauce: Add the buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder to a skillet or saucepan over medium heat. (Pro Tip: Use a cast iron skillet so you can easily transfer it to the oven.) Add the blue cheese and softened cream cheese and stir until smooth and combined.
  4. Reduce heat to low and mix in HALF of the cheddar cheese until smooth. Add the shredded chicken and toss to coat. Remove from heat. Transfer to a lightly greased 10-inch oven safe dish if needed.
  5. Top with remaining cup of cheddar and ½ cup mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake: Bake for 15 minutes, uncovered. (I prefer not to broil at the end as I like a nice softly melted top for this dip.)
  7. Garnish: Garnish with green onions or chives. I like to add small swirls of blue cheese dressing on top prior to serving as well.
  8. Serve: Serve with tortilla chips and celery/carrot sticks. Slices of crusty French bread is good with this as well.

Notes

  • Marie’s Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing is recommended for the best flavor and texture; it is typically refrigerated in the produce section.
  • You can add crumbled blue cheese on top just before serving for more blue cheese flavor and texture contrast.
  • To make ahead, prepare the dip and refrigerate, then bake covered for 10 minutes and uncovered for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Alternatively, prepare the dip steps 1-4 and cook in a crockpot on low for 2 hours topped with cheese.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Frozen leftovers can be used as a topping for buffalo chicken pizza when thawed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 193kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 986mg (41%) Potassium 123mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 480IU (10%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 193mg (19%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193

% Daily Value*

Calories 193kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 986mg 41%
Potassium 123mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 480IU 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 193mg 19%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.