Hot Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printer-Friendly)

Spicy, creamy dip with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for game day snacking.

# What You 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and buffalo hot sauce. Mix until smooth and well incorporated
03 - Stir in shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the blue cheese if using
04 - Spread mixture evenly into a 1-quart baking dish
05 - Sprinkle remaining cheddar and blue cheese over the top of the mixture
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top
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 40 minutes, which means you can make it on a whim when friends text they're coming over.
  • The balance of creamy, spicy, and cheesy hits every craving at once without feeling too heavy.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, and honestly, cold spoonfuls straight from the fridge at midnight aren't bad either.
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese will never blend properly, no matter how hard you stir, so always soften it first or you'll end up with a lumpy mess.
  • If you add too much hot sauce at once, it can get watery, so start with half a cup and taste before adding more.
  • The dip thickens as it cools, so don't worry if it looks a little loose right out of the oven.
03 -
  • Use a shallow baking dish instead of a deep one so you get more of that crispy, golden top everyone fights over.
  • Mix in a handful of chopped pickled jalapeños for a tangy, spicy kick that cuts through the richness.
  • Let the dip rest for a full 5 minutes before serving, it sets up just enough to scoop cleanly without falling apart.
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