Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Buffalo chicken dip is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines the heat of buffalo sauce with rich cream cheese. It's quick to prepare, customizable, and perfect for any occasion, from game days to parties.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie or grilled
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup blue cheese dressing optional
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce like Frank's RedHot
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions optional, for garnish
- Tortilla chips celery, or crackers for serving
Instructions
Preheat Oven (Optional):
- If baking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare Chicken:
- Shred the cooked chicken using a fork or buy pre-shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Mix Base:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing (optional), and buffalo wing sauce. Stir until smooth and well-blended.
Add Cheese:
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese, reserving a little bit of cheese to sprinkle on top for extra flavor.
Combine Chicken:
- Add the shredded chicken to the mixture, mixing thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly with the creamy sauce.
Bake (Optional):
- If using the oven, transfer the dip mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle the reserved cheese on top, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- For Stovetop: Heat the mixture over medium heat in a saucepan, stirring frequently until warm and bubbly.
- For Slow Cooker: Transfer everything into a slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Serve:
- Once heated, garnish with chopped green onions (optional), and serve with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers.
Notes
- Calories: 290
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 680mg
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 22g