Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)
Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken blend with cheese and spices, perfect for warm party appetizers.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ Dairy
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
→ Sauce & Seasoning
07 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
08 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ For Serving
10 - Tortilla chips
11 - Chopped scallions, optional
12 - Blue cheese crumbles, optional
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, and buffalo wing sauce in a large mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and well combined.
03 - Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
04 - Transfer mixture to a 1.5-quart oven-safe baking dish. Smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until dip is bubbling and golden brown on top.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Top with chopped scallions and blue cheese crumbles if desired.
07 - Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of tangy buffalo sauce and three different cheeses creates that perfect restaurant-quality creaminess you cannot stop eating
- Everything comes together in one bowl and bakes up bubbly and golden in under 30 minutes
- It feeds a crowd without requiring any fancy techniques or expensive ingredients
02 -
- The cream cheese absolutely must be softened or you will end up with tiny unappealing lumps throughout your finished dip
- Letting the baked dip rest for those few minutes seems unnecessary but makes a huge difference in the texture and scooping experience
- Sturdy thick tortilla chips are essential because thin ones will shatter when trying to scoop up the heavier cheesy portions
03 -
- Sprinkle an extra handful of cheddar on top during the last 5 minutes of baking for an incredible cheesy crust
- Use a hand mixer on low speed to get the creamiest smoothest base without overworking the chicken shreds