Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip
A quick and easy 5-ingredient creamy buffalo chicken dip that balances spicy, creamy, and savory flavors perfectly. Ideal for parties and snack time, served warm with crunchy tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 280 g)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225 g)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (120 ml)
- ½ cup ranch dressing (120 ml)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (115 g)
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, about 2 cups (280 g).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and half the shredded cheddar cheese (½ cup). Mix gently to distribute evenly.
- Transfer the mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted with a slight golden tint.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Serve warm with sturdy tortilla chips. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
If the dip is too thick before baking, add a splash of buffalo sauce or ranch dressing to loosen it. Bake uncovered and tent with foil if cheese browns too fast. Softening cream cheese thoroughly helps mixing. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Can be made in a slow cooker on low for 2 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ¼ cup (60 g) o
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 8
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