Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
405 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Description
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip blends cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, and buffalo wing sauce into a creamy base. Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses add richness, melted over the top for a golden, bubbly finish after baking. The medium heat wing sauce provides a mild spicy note balanced by the creamy cheeses. Baking in a pie dish creates a smooth, scoopable dip with melted cheese topping. It offers a satisfying combination of creamy, spicy, and cheesy flavors with tender chicken bits throughout.
This dip serves well warm alongside chips, crackers, or bread, making it a practical choice for gatherings or casual snacking. The creamy texture pairs nicely with crunchy dippers, and the mild heat level can be adjusted by choosing wing sauce strength.
The recipe notes that the dip can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking, allowing for convenient meal prep. Leftovers store in an airtight container up to 5 days and reheat gently to preserve tenderness and smoothness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken cooked, chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese very well-softened (lite okay, brick-style
- 8 ounces buffalo wing sauce I use medium heat
- 2 cups cheddar or similar, divided, finely grated, blend
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese or similar, divided, finely grated, blend
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- To a large bowl, add the chicken, cream cheese, wing sauce, 1 cup cheese, and stir to combine.
- Turn mixture out into prepared dish, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula.
- Top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Tip – For a make-ahead option, at this point cover with plasticwrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days before baking. Remove plasticwrap before baking.
- Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes (start watching at 25 minutes because all ovens, cheese, etc. varies), or until lightly golden browned and bubbly. Serve immediately with chips, crackers, bread, or your favorite dippers.
Notes
- To keep the dip vegetarian, thawed Beyond Meat Grilled Strips can replace chicken.
- Prepare the dip up to two days before baking; refrigerate covered and remove plastic wrap before cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days and reheat gently to maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1424mg | 59% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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