The Perfect Buffalo Chicken Dip for a Crowd
This creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, ready in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or any gathering, it’s the recipe that will make you look like a hero even when you’re short on time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (about 2 large chicken breasts or 3 cups rotisserie chicken)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/4 cup additional Frank’s RedHot (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Shred your chicken. If using rotisserie chicken, pull the meat off the bones and shred with two forks. If cooking your own, poach two chicken breasts in simmering salted water for 12-15 minutes until cooked through, then shred. Let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and Frank’s RedHot. Use a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, shredded cheddar, and crumbled blue cheese (if using). Mix until evenly distributed.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top. Drizzle with melted butter and the extra 1/4 cup of Frank’s RedHot.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly around the edges and the cheese on top is melted and golden. For a browner top, broil for the last 2 minutes, watching carefully.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. The dip can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated; add 10 minutes to baking time if starting cold. To keep warm for parties, transfer baked dip to a slow cooker set to warm. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 14
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