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Best Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Best Buffalo Chicken Dip - Creamy, Spicy, Crowd-Pleasing Comfort

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s RedHot is classic)
  • 1/3 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing, if you prefer)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional, for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (plus extra for garnish)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • For serving: tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or toasted baguette

Instructions

  • Preheat and prep: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish or small cast-iron skillet.
  • Soften the base: In a mixing bowl, mash the cream cheese until smooth. This prevents lumps and helps everything blend.
  • Mix the flavor: Add buffalo sauce, ranch, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until creamy and uniform.
  • Add the chicken and cheese: Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar, mozzarella, and most of the green onions. Save a little cheese for topping.
  • Taste and adjust: Add more buffalo sauce for heat or more ranch for creaminess. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Transfer and top: Spread the mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and a little blue cheese if using.
  • Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, until hot and bubbling around the edges and the top is lightly golden.
  • Finish and serve: Garnish with the remaining green onions. Let it rest 5 minutes, then serve warm with your favorite dippers.
  • Stovetop shortcut: For a faster version, warm everything in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring until melted and hot, then top with cheese and cover for 2 minutes to melt.