Description
This rich and spicy buffalo chicken dip combines creamy cheese, tender shredded chicken, and bold buffalo heat for the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. Perfect for parties, game day, or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix softened cream cheese and ranch dressing until smooth.
- Stir in buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Fold in shredded chicken and half of the cheese.
- Spread mixture into a baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with green onions and serve warm.
Notes
Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control spice level. Use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg