Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
239 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip
Description
This dip begins by mixing softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, half of the buffalo sauce, and sliced green onions. The mixture is spread into a casserole dish, topped with cooked shredded chicken drizzled with the remaining buffalo sauce. Finally, shredded pepper jack and cheddar cheese cover the top. Baking at 375°F for 20-25 minutes heats everything through and melts the cheese, creating a thick and bubbly dip. Letting it cool for 5 minutes helps firm it slightly.
The combination of ranch and buffalo sauce creates a creamy but tangy, spicy appetizer with the texture of melted cheese and tender chicken pieces. The pepper jack adds a bit of sharpness and heat, balanced by the cheddar's milder flavor.
Serve this dip warm with a variety of dippers like crostini, tortilla chips, soft pretzels, or celery sticks for contrasting textures and easy scooping. This makes it suitable for sharing at casual gatherings or game day snacks.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 cups chicken cooked shredded
- 1 cup buffalo sauce divided
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Combine cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, ½ cup of the buffalo sauce, and green onions with a mixer on medium speed. Spread in a a pie plate or small casserole dish (2qt).
- Place chicken over the cream cheese mixture and drizzle with the remaining ½ cup buffalo sauce.
- Top with cheeses and bake 20-25 minutes or until hot & bubbly. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute ranch dressing with additional sour cream combined with ranch dressing mix if preferred.
- Using a hand mixer produces a fluffier dip that is easier to scoop, though mixing by spoon is possible.
- Serve with crostini, tortilla chips, soft pretzels, or celery sticks to complement the creamy dip texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 965mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 490IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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