Buffalo Chicken Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
341 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Description
The Buffalo Chicken Dip combines fully cooked, chopped chicken breast with cream cheese softened to room temperature, ranch dressing, buffalo wing sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese. After mixing everything except half of the cheddar, the mixture is poured into a baking dish and topped with the remaining cheese. Baking at 375 degrees until bubbly and melted produces a hot, creamy dip with a balance of creamy and spicy flavors typical of buffalo sauce-based dishes.
The dip’s texture comes from the smooth cream cheese base thickened by shredded cheddar cheese and softened chicken pieces that absorb the tangy buffalo and ranch flavors. The baking step allows the cheese to melt evenly and the dip to heat through without drying out.
This dish is suitable as an appetizer served with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks. It is a warm, sharable dish popular for informal occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast , cooked and chopped
- 16 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 3/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix everything except 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese into a large bowl until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a 9x9 pan and cover with remaining cheese.
- Baking for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 674IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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