Hot Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printer-Friendly)

Spicy, cheesy chicken dip with buffalo sauce and cream cheese. Perfect for game day gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Dairy

02 - 8 oz 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, optional

→ Sauces

07 - 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, plus additional for garnish

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and buffalo hot sauce. Mix until smooth.
03 - Stir in the shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the blue cheese if using.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly into a 1-quart baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and blue cheese over the top.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions.
08 - Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes of actual work, and the oven does the rest.
  • The creamy, tangy, spicy combo hits every craving at once without being too heavy.
  • You can make it ahead and just pop it in the oven when guests arrive.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day.
02 -
  • If the cream cheese isn't fully softened, you'll end up with lumps no amount of stirring will fix.
  • Don't skip the resting time after baking, it helps the dip thicken just enough to cling to chips instead of sliding off.
  • Taste the buffalo sauce before adding it, some brands are much hotter than others and you can always add more later.
03 -
  • Use a shallow, wide baking dish instead of a deep one so you get more of that crispy, cheesy top.
  • If the dip looks oily after baking, blot the top gently with a paper towel before serving.
  • Reheat leftovers in the oven, not the microwave, to bring back that bubbly texture.
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