Best Buffalo Chicken Dip
A creamy, zesty dip that’s perfect for game day, featuring shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and a kick of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (boiled and shredded)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 cup green onion (chopped)
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
Instructions
- Boil and Shred the Chicken: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add chicken breasts and let poach for 25 minutes, then shred.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a baking pan.
- Prepare the Sauce: Add cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder to a medium saucepot over medium-low heat. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine the Filling: Mix shredded chicken, green onion, mozzarella, and cheddar into the sauce.
- Transfer and Top: Spread the mixture in the baking pan and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 20-30 minutes until cheese is melted. Broil for 2-3 minutes for a golden finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or crackers.
Notes
This dish can be made a day in advance and baked before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg