Frank's Buffalo Chicken Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
178 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Frank's Buffalo Chicken Dip
Description
Frank's Buffalo Chicken Dip combines shredded rotisserie chicken with a sauce made from cream cheese, ranch dressing, and Frank's hot sauce, seasoned with garlic and onion powders. Sharp cheddar cheese is folded into the mixture and sprinkled on top before baking. Heating the mixture gently on the stovetop helps blend flavors and achieve a smooth consistency. Baking briefly melts the cheese topping and creates lightly browned edges.
The dip delivers creamy texture with a balance of tangy, spicy, and savory notes. The use of rotisserie chicken adds convenience and flavor depth. Baking helps meld the ingredients and adds slight browning on top.
This dip serves well warm alongside corn chips, tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks like celery and carrots, making it suitable for parties or casual snacking. Leftovers can be chilled, then reheated gently.
Adjust the hot sauce quantity to suit preferred spice level. Softening cream cheese beforehand ensures a lump-free dip. Using freshly shredded extra sharp cheddar enhances flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese very soft, regular
- ½ cup ranch dressing good quality
- ¼ to ½ cup hot sauce depending on desired spice level, Frank's brand
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup cheddar cheese extra sharp, best if you shred it yourself - divided
- 1 ½ lbs chicken cooked, rotisserie works great, shredded
- corn chips tortilla chips, crackers, or celery/carrot sticks for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F with rack on upper middle position.
- In a heavy medium pot, whisk softened cream cheese on low heat until completely smooth. Add Ranch dressing, hot sauce, garlic and onion powders, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, and chicken.
- Using a fork, whisk mixture on medium-low heat until mixture is heated through. Taste and add a bit of water if needed to dilute. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese on evenly over top.
- Bake uncovered 5-10 min or just until cheese is melted and lightly browned at edges. Serve hot, with crackers, chips, and/or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese before mixing helps create a smooth, creamy dip without lumps.
- Adjust hot sauce amount from ¼ to ½ cup depending on preferred spice level.
- Use freshly shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese for better flavor and melting quality.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient, flavorful choice for the shredded chicken component.
- Serve with corn chips, tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks such as celery and carrot.
- Leftovers can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for several days and reheated before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 348mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 123IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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