Description
Creamy, zesty buffalo chicken dip brings spicy comfort to game day gatherings. Sharp cheddar, tender chicken, and tangy hot sauce create an irresistible blend you cannot wait to dive into and devour with crisp chips or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Cheeses:
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Serving:
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Blend shredded chicken with softened cream cheese, creating a smooth and creamy base for the dip.
- Incorporate hot sauce, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar, and crumbled blue cheese into the mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Transfer the combined ingredients to a baking dish, spreading evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Place the dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 20 minutes until the dip is thoroughly heated and cheese is melted and slightly bubbling.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle freshly chopped green onions across the surface for a vibrant, aromatic garnish.
- Serve piping hot alongside crispy tortilla chips, allowing guests to scoop and enjoy the rich, tangy buffalo chicken dip.
Notes
- Shred chicken finely for a smoother, more consistent texture that blends perfectly with the creamy ingredients.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with reduced-fat or Greek yogurt cream cheese to cut down on calories.
- Add extra hot sauce or cayenne pepper for heat lovers, or reduce for a milder flavor profile that suits all taste buds.
- Prepare dip ahead of time and refrigerate before baking, which allows flavors to meld and intensify for a more delicious result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg