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A creamy and spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip served warm in a dish, topped with melted cheese and green onions.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

This legendary dip is the perfect storm of tangy, creamy, spicy, and cheesy flavors, baked into one irresistible, scoopable dish. It's a foolproof, crowd-pleasing appetizer that disappears faster than you can make it, perfect for game day, parties, or any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Celery sticks, for serving
  • Carrot sticks, for serving
  • Bell pepper strips, for serving
  • Tortilla chips, pita chips, or sturdy crackers, for serving
  • Extra blue cheese or ranch dressing for drizzling optional
  • Fresh chopped chives or green onions, for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 8x8 inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or sturdy spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Forks for shredding chicken

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or similar oven-safe skillet.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and sour cream. Beat with a hand mixer or sturdy spatula until completely smooth and lump-free.
  3. Stir in the Frank's RedHot sauce until fully incorporated. Taste and add more hot sauce if desired.
  4. Fold in the shredded chicken and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese (reserving the remaining 1/2 cup). Mix until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and all of the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the dip is bubbling around the edges and the cheese is melted with golden spots.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to set. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions before serving with assorted dippers.

Notes

For the best texture, ensure cream cheese is fully softened. Use rotisserie chicken for ultimate ease and flavor. If the mixture seems too thick before baking, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of milk or extra ranch dressing. To make ahead, assemble the dip, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours; add 5-10 minutes to bake time when cooking from cold. Keep dip warm for serving by transferring to a slow cooker on the 'warm' setting. For a classic twist, substitute blue cheese dressing for the ranch.