Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)
Creamy Buffalo chicken blend with tangy sauce and melty cheese, ideal for sharing with chips.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ Dairy
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
→ Sauce & Seasonings
07 - 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
08 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
→ To Serve
10 - 1 bag tortilla chips
11 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, Buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Transfer mixture to a 9-inch oven-safe baking dish and spread into an even layer.
05 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly with golden top.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.
07 - Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It disappears faster than you can say touchdown, even with people who claim they're not hungry
- The combination of creamy, tangy, and just enough heat keeps everyone coming back for just one more bite
02 -
- Room temperature cream cheese is nonnegotiable unless you want lumpy dip
- Letting it rest for those 5 minutes helps the dip set slightly so it's not too runny
03 -
- Double the recipe and keep a second batch in the freezer, unbaked, for emergencies
- If you're worried about heat level, start with 1/3 cup Buffalo sauce and add more after tasting