Description
Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip is a spicy, creamy, and cheesy appetizer made with shredded chicken, hot sauce, cream cheese, and ranch dressing—perfect for game day, parties, or snacking with chips and veggies.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional for garnish)
- Tortilla chips, celery, or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish (8×8 or similar size).
- In a large bowl, mix together shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing until well combined.
- Stir in half of the cheddar cheese and the blue cheese if using.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm with chips or veggies.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy shortcut.
- Substitute blue cheese with more cheddar if preferred.
- This dip can be made ahead and baked right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg