Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)

Creamy, spicy chicken dip with buffalo sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for sharing at parties.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Dairy

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
04 - 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

→ Sauces

07 - 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, plus more for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and buffalo hot sauce. Mix until smooth.
03 - Stir in the shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the blue cheese if using.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly into a 1-quart baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and blue cheese over the top.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions.
08 - Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under forty minutes, which means you can start it during the pregame show and serve it piping hot by kickoff.
  • The creamy, spicy balance hits every craving at once without feeling heavy or one-note.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, so you can enjoy it again the next day without any loss of flavor.
02 -
  • Softening the cream cheese fully is non-negotiable; cold cream cheese creates stubborn lumps that refuse to blend no matter how much you stir.
  • Do not skip the resting period after baking, because the dip thickens as it cools and becomes easier to scoop without sliding off your chip.
03 -
  • Mix a tablespoon of the buffalo sauce with the cheese topping before sprinkling it on, creating little pockets of concentrated heat that surprise and delight.
  • If the dip looks dry after baking, drizzle a bit of melted butter or extra ranch over the top before serving to restore that glossy, indulgent finish.
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