Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
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5
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Description
This dip blends cooked shredded chicken coated in spicy buffalo sauce with a smooth cream cheese base. Ranch dressing is poured over the chicken layer without mixing, adding a tangy contrast. Topped with shredded mozzarella, the dip is baked until the cheese melts and bubbles, creating a warm, creamy, and slightly spicy dish.
The dip's texture is rich and gooey, balanced by the ranch's cool creaminess and the punch of buffalo heat. It works well as a hearty appetizer or snack.
Avoid adding too much buffalo sauce initially if you prefer mild spice, and reheat leftovers in the oven to restore the dip's warmth and melted texture. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week to enjoy later.
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1 lb chicken breast shredded
- 1-2 cups buffalo sauce based on preferred spice level
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine shredded chicken and buffalo sauce in a large plastic bag. Mix until all chicken coated with buffalo sauce.
- Spread cream cheese on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish
- Add buffalo chicken in a single layer on top of the cream cheese.
- Pour ranch dressing on top of the buffalo chicken, don't mix in.
- Top chicken + ranch with shredded cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm with chips, bread, crackers, and veggies.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to control heat, starting light and increasing on future tries.
- Ensure the cream cheese covers the bottom of the baking dish for balanced flavor in each bite.
- Reheat in the oven to bring back the dip’s creamy, melted texture after cooling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 713mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 485IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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