The Best Buffalo 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
188 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip
Description
The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip starts with softened cream cheese mixed with sour cream, buffalo sauce, and garlic powder to create a creamy, tangy base. Shredded cooked chicken is folded in with equal parts cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, along with sliced green onions. The mixture is spread into a baking dish, topped with remaining cheeses, then baked until the top is melted and bubbly. A final broil step can add slight browning to the cheese.
The dip combines creamy, spicy, and savory elements, with the cheeses offering melting richness and the buffalo sauce providing heat and tang. The green onions contribute subtle crunch and freshness.
This dip is suitable when served warm with chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks as an appetizer or party snack. It can be prepared ahead and baked shortly before serving to save time.
Softening cream cheese quickly in the microwave helps incorporate ingredients smoothly. For a quicker option, ingredients except chicken and topping can be melted together on the stovetop, then baked or broiled.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ⅔ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups chicken cooked shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo sauce, and garlic powder with a hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
- Gently fold in the shredded chicken, ½ cup cheddar cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, and sliced green onions.
- Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish or pie plate and spread into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese on top. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Broil 1 minute if desired.
- Cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese quickly by microwaving for 15 seconds to ensure smooth mixing.
- Prepare the dip up to 48 hours in advance; add a few extra minutes to baking time if baking from refrigerated.
- To speed up preparation, melt ingredients (except chicken and topping) on the stovetop, then add chicken, top with cheese, and broil.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 518IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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