Description
Creamy buffalo chicken dip brings zesty southwestern heat to party appetizers, melding spicy buffalo sauce with tender shredded chicken. Cheese and cream cheese create a rich, irresistible blend that keeps guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Chicken:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mozzarella cheese
Dairy and Dressings:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) blue cheese dressing
Sauces and Garnish:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) hot sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chopped green onions
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, ensuring an even heating environment for the dip preparation.
- Blend shredded chicken with cream cheese, creating a smooth base that combines protein and creamy texture.
- Incorporate ranch and hot sauce into the mixture, whisking thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly throughout the dip.
- Add blue cheese dressing for an extra tangy dimension, stirring until ingredients are completely integrated.
- Fold in most of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, reserving a small portion for the topping.
- Carefully transfer the mixture into a baking dish, spreading it uniformly to ensure consistent heating.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese across the surface, creating a golden, melted cheese layer.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges bubble and the cheese turns a rich golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to settle and prevent burning.
- Garnish with finely chopped green onions for a fresh, zesty accent.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp tortilla chips, crunchy celery sticks, or your preferred dipping vehicle.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting hot sauce quantity for mild or spicy preferences.
- Swap dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives like vegan cream cheese and dairy-free cheese for lactose-intolerant or vegan diners.
- Enhance protein content by using rotisserie chicken or grilling chicken with additional seasoning for deeper flavor profile.
- Prep ahead by mixing ingredients and refrigerating before baking, allowing flavors to meld and reducing day-of cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg