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Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

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This creamy, spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game days, parties, or casual gatherings. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, this dip bakes to bubbly perfection and is superb served with chips or fresh veggies.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, boiled and shredded

Sauce

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup ranch dressing, homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot), plus more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Add-ins and Toppings

  • ½ cup green onion, chopped
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the chicken breasts and return to a boil. Remove from heat, cover tightly, and poach the chicken for about 25 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and let cool enough to handle, then shred.
  2. Prep the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Warm the sauce: In a medium saucepot over medium-low heat, add the cubed cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk constantly until the cream cheese melts and the mixture is smooth; then remove from heat.
  4. Combine ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, chopped green onion, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar to the saucepot. Stir well to incorporate everything evenly. Transfer this mixture to the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  5. Bake the dip: Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes until the cheese has melted and the edges start bubbling. Then switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the top is golden brown. Remove immediately to prevent burning.
  6. Serve: Serve your buffalo chicken dip warm with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, crackers, or use it as a filling inside tortillas along with fresh greens for a delicious wrap.

Notes

  • The chicken cooking time is not included in the total recipe time.
  • You can adjust the hot sauce quantity to make the dip milder or spicier.
  • Use homemade ranch dressing or your preferred store-bought brand for convenience.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated and can be reheated gently in the microwave or oven.
  • This dip pairs excellently with celery sticks, carrot sticks, or your favorite dipping chips.

Keywords: Buffalo chicken dip, spicy chicken dip, party appetizer, game day snacks, creamy chicken dip, baked dip

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