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Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe - Creamy, Spicy, Crowd-Pleasing Favorite

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (for extra melt)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional, for tang)
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions (plus more for garnish)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • Pinch of salt and pepper, to taste
  • For serving: tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, crusty bread, or crackers

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or similar oven-safe dish.
  2. Warm the cream cheese. If it’s too firm, microwave it for 15–20 seconds so it mixes easily. Soft cream cheese gives a smoother dip.
  3. Mix the base. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch (or blue cheese) dressing. Stir until smooth and fully blended.
  4. Add flavor and cheese. Stir in garlic powder, cheddar, mozzarella, and blue cheese crumbles if using. Mix until evenly combined.
  5. Fold in chicken and green onions. Add the shredded chicken and 2 tablespoons of green onions. Mix gently so the chicken stays chunky.
  6. Taste and adjust. Add a pinch of salt and pepper if needed. If you like it spicier, add a splash more buffalo sauce.
  7. Assemble and bake. Spread the mixture into the baking dish. Smooth the top and add a small handful of extra cheese on top if you like. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly around the edges.
  8. Finish and serve. Let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with more green onions or a drizzle of buffalo sauce. Serve warm with chips, veggies, or toasted bread.