Buffalo Chicken Dip Baked (Printable)
Creamy, tangy chicken and cheese dip baked to bubbling perfection for crowd-pleasing snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ Dairy
02 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
04 - 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
→ Sauces & Seasonings
07 - 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnishes
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, buffalo hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
03 - Add shredded chicken along with half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
04 - Evenly spread the prepared dip base into an 8x8 inch baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled blue cheese evenly over the surface.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the dip is thoroughly heated.
07 - Remove from oven, allow the dip to rest for 5 minutes, then top with fresh chives or sliced green onions if desired.
08 - Serve hot with celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, or pieces of crusty bread.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- Uses affordable ingredients you may already have at home
- Perfectly balances spice, tang, and cheesy comfort in every bite
- Ready from start to finish in about half an hour
- Great for feeding a group with minimal effort
02 -
- High protein content makes it filling enough for lunch as leftovers
- Stays creamy after reheating in the oven or microwave
- Easy to multiply for larger parties by doubling recipe and using a bigger dish
03 -
- For the creamiest dip always use block cheese and shred it yourself the pre-shredded kind can be dry and powdery
- Soften cream cheese fully before combining I let it sit on the counter for at least thirty minutes
- If your friends like things really spicy stir a little extra hot sauce into half the dip and bake in two smaller dishes to offer both mild and hot versions