The Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Dip for Game Day (and Beyond!)
Hey everyone,
This buffalo chicken dip recipe is a total game-changer! It’s packed with flavor, easy to throw together, and guaranteed to disappear in minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Dip:
- Super Creamy and Loaded: Forget dry dips! This recipe is overflowing with juicy chicken, three types of cheese, and a creamy base.
- Spice it Up Your Way: The amount of hot sauce is adjustable, so you can make it mild or turn up the heat for a fiery kick.
- Simple and Quick: With minimal prep and under 40 minutes of cook time, this is the perfect last-minute appetizer.
- Party Pleaser: This dip is a crowd favorite, ideal for game days, get-togethers, or just a fun movie night at home.
Ingredients:
- Cooked and shredded chicken (store-bought rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut!)
- Cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- Buffalo sauce (choose your favorite brand!)
- Ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing for a tangy twist)
- Garlic powder (for extra depth of flavor)
- Colby-Jack cheese (shredded, divided)
- Blue cheese crumbles and green onions (optional garnish)
Let’s Get Dipping!
- Cook the Chicken: Shred your chicken breasts beforehand. Rotisserie chicken is a lifesaver if you’re short on time. Want to get fancy? Use your Instant Pot for perfectly cooked chicken in minutes!
- Preheat and Prep: Heat your oven to 375°F and spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Make the Creamy Base: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and garlic powder. Whisk it all together until the cream cheese is melted and smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Take the pan off the heat and stir in the shredded chicken and half of the Colby-Jack cheese. Pour the mixture into your baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles and chopped green onions. Serve hot with your favorite dippers like carrot sticks, celery sticks, tortilla chips, crackers, or even a sliced baguette!
Tips:
- Don’t be afraid to adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Leftovers? Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven.
- Feeling adventurous? Try adding chopped cooked broccoli or cauliflower for a veggie boost.
This buffalo chicken dip is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So ditch the boring chips and salsa and give this recipe a try! You won’t regret it.
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This buffalo chicken dip recipe is a total game-changer! It’s packed with flavor, easy to throw together, and guaranteed to disappear in minutes.
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
- Optional: blue cheese crumbles & green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a saucepan, combine cream cheese, hot sauce, dressing, and garlic powder. Heat until melted and smooth.
- Stir in chicken and 1 cup of cheese. Pour into baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese. Bake 30 minutes, or until bubbly and melted.
- Garnish with blue cheese and green onion (optional). Serve with veggies, chips, or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 334kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 296mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 79mg