Rotisserie Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Rotisserie Buffalo Chicken Dip
Description
Rotisserie Buffalo Chicken Dip uses plain rotisserie chicken shredded and mixed into a creamy blend of softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and a homemade buffalo sauce made by whisking melted butter into hot sauce. Garlic powder and salt season the mixture before topping it with coarsely grated pepper jack cheese. Baking the dip at 350°F melts the cheese and allows the flavors to meld together into a smooth, spicy dip. The pepper jack adds a mild heat and gooey texture when baked. Garnishes like chopped green onion and crushed red pepper flakes add brightness and extra spice if desired.
The dip is ideal for serving with a variety of fresh vegetables and tortilla chips, allowing for a crisp contrast to the rich and creamy dip. It makes a suitable snack or appetizer at gatherings or game days.
Nutrition facts provided estimate a yield of about 6 cups, allowing portion control with suggested 2 tablespoon servings. Adding extra hot sauce atop the dip enhances the buffalo flavor as preferred. Using a flavorful melting cheese like Cabot pepper jack supports the dip's smooth finish.
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken plain
- 16 oz cream cheese
- ¾ cup hot sauce plus extra few TBSP for topping, Frank’s Red Hot Sauce brand
- 2-3 TBSP butter melted
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1-2 cups pepper jack cheese coarsely grated, Cabot
- green onion optional, chopped (green onion), for topping
- crushed red pepper flakes optional, chopped (green onion), for topping
DELISH DIPPERS
- bell pepper sliced
- celery sticks
- carrot sticks
- tortilla chips or crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Set out cream cheese to soften or microwave for 30-60 seconds.
- Shred and chop chicken breast and dark meat.
- Melt butter and whisk into hot sauce to make a homemade buffalo sauce. Feel free to add exta hot sauce, to taste.
- In an oven-safe baking dish, combine chicken, cream cheese, buttery hot sauce (aka buffalo sauce) and ranch dressing.
- Season with garlic powder and salt and mix well.
- Top with freshly grated pepper jack cheese. You can even mix a little cheese into the dip if you'd like. Cabot brand is my favorite for this dip - it melts like a breeze and is super flavorful. Add a hearty drizzle or so of hot sauce on top.
- Bake at 350° F for 15-20 minutes.
- If a garnish is desired, you can top the dip with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes and/or chopped green onion.
Notes
- Softening or briefly microwaving the cream cheese before mixing helps achieve a smooth dip.
- Add extra hot sauce on top before baking if a spicier flavor is preferred.
- Use fresh green onions and crushed red pepper flakes as garnish for additional texture and heat.
- Recipe yields about 6 cups. Serve in small portions to control intake.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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