Buffalo Chicken Dip
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5
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Description
Buffalo Chicken Dip is made by melting cream cheese with ranch or bleu cheese dressing over medium heat until smooth, then stirring in cooked, chopped chicken and Frank's Red Hot buffalo sauce. This blend provides a creamy base with a spicy kick and tender chicken pieces distributed throughout. The dip can be served warm from the stove or cooled, depending on preference or occasion.
Common pairings include crusty bread, celery sticks, crackers, or pita chips for dipping. The recipe allows customization of spice level by selecting the preferred heat intensity of the hot sauce. It can be prepared ahead and reheated on a stove or microwave with occasional stirring, making it convenient for events.
Additional methods of preparation include slow cooking all ingredients together in a crockpot or baking the assembled dip topped with shredded cheese to create a meltier finish. These options provide textural variety and suit different kitchen equipment or timing needs.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces cream cheese (2 1/2 - 8 oz. packages)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing ,or bleu cheese dressing
- 1 1/2 cups buffalo sauce Frank's Red Hot
- 2 cups chicken cooked, chopped
Instructions
- Add cream cheese and ranch to a saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth. Stir in chicken and hot sauce.
- Serve with crusty bread, celery sticks, crackers, pita bread or whatever you'd like to dip in it.
- We enjoy it served warm, but it can be served cold!
Notes
- Cooked chicken can be leftover, canned, or rotisserie for convenience and flavor variety.
- The dip keeps well refrigerated for 1-3 days and should be reheated gradually with stirring to prevent scorching.
- Adjust the hot sauce brand or quantity to change the spice level from mild to extra hot.
- Slow cooker preparation involves mixing all ingredients and cooking on low for 2 hours for hands-off warming.
- Baking the dip topped with shredded cheese in an 8x8 dish at 350°F for 20 minutes creates a bubbly, melted version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1131mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 646IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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