Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable version)
Tangy and spicy dip featuring shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted cheese for a flavorful snack.
# What you need:
→ 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 & Seasoning
07 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
08 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ For Serving
10 - Tortilla chips
11 - Chopped scallions, optional
12 - Blue cheese crumbles, optional
# How To:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, and buffalo wing sauce. Mix until smooth and well combined.
03 - Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer mixture to a 1.5-quart oven-safe baking dish. Smooth top evenly with spatula.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until dip is bubbling and golden brown on top.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Top with chopped scallions and blue cheese crumbles if desired.
07 - Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The whole thing comes together in under ten minutes of active prep time
- It disappears faster than any other appetizer I have ever served
02 -
- Cold cream cheese creates tiny lumps that never quite disappear, so patience with softening pays off
- Overbaking makes the cheese separate and turn greasy, so pull it when you see those first golden bubbles
03 -
- A rubber spatula works better than a spoon for folding in the shredded chicken without mashing it
- Sprinkle an extra handful of cheddar on top during the last five minutes for an even prettier presentation