Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Description
The Buffalo Chicken Dip combines well-shredded chicken with a mixture of softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo wing sauce, paprika, garlic powder, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. The ingredients are mixed until smooth, then baked at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until the dip is hot and bubbly with golden cheese on top. This creates a rich and creamy texture balanced by the tangy buffalo sauce and spice from paprika and garlic powder.
Serving this dip warm allows the flavors to meld fully and makes it easy to scoop with corn chips, crackers, or toasted bread slices. The addition of sliced green onions on top contributes a fresh contrast and a mild crispness to the dish.
Pre-preparing the dip a few days ahead is possible by refrigerating it, reheating before serving. Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to five days. Avoid leaving the dip at room temperature for more than two hours to maintain safety and quality.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ⅓ cups cheddar cheese divided, it's best to buy a block of cheddar cheese and shred it yourself. I used a blend of white and yellow sharp cheddar, sharp, shredded
- 2 cups chicken well-shredded
- 2 green onion optional, thinly sliced, for topping
- corn chips for dipping
- Cracker
- toasted bread slice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F (190C) and lightly butter an 8x8 baking dish.
- Mix cream cheese (with an electric mixer or spatula) in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, and paprika and garlic powder and stir well.
- Add chicken and cheese and green onion and stir well.
- Transfer ingredients to prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining ⅓ cup (55g) of cheese.
- Bake in 375F (190C) oven for 15-20 minutes or bubbly.
- Serve warm, topped with additional green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Use cooked shredded chicken from rotisserie or slow cooker for best results.
- This dip can be prepared several days in advance and reheated until bubbly before serving.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; reheat thoroughly before serving again.
- Do not leave the dip at room temperature longer than two hours for food safety.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 723mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 550IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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