Description

This easy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe combines tender shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and melted cheddar cheese for the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. Ready in just 30 minutes with only 5 main ingredients, this baked dip is perfect for game day parties, potlucks, or family gatherings. Serve with tortilla chips, celery, carrots, or crackers for an irresistible snack everyone will love.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Optional Garnishes:

Sliced green onions
Crumbled blue cheese

For Serving:

Tortilla chips, crackers, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or baguette slices

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures it reaches the perfect temperature while you’re mixing.

Step 2: Mix the Creamy Base

In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo wing sauce. Stir until completely smooth with no lumps.

The mixture should have a beautiful peachy-orange color and smell amazing already!

Step 3: Add the Chicken and Cheese

Stir in your shredded chicken and half of the cheddar cheese (about 1/4 cup). Mix thoroughly so every piece of chicken gets coated.

Make sure the chicken is evenly distributed. This ensures every scoop is perfect.

Step 4: Transfer to Baking Dish

Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly into your small baking dish. Smooth the top with your spatula.

An even layer means even baking and a prettier presentation.

Step 5: Top with Cheese

Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese (about 1/4 cup) over the entire top. This creates that irresistible golden, bubbly cheese layer.

Don’t skip this step – it’s what makes people come back for more!

Step 6: Bake Until Bubbly

Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes. You’re looking for bubbling around the edges and melted, lightly golden cheese on top.

Your kitchen will smell incredible. Try not to open the oven door too often – just peek through the window.

Step 7: Garnish and Serve

Let the dip cool for 2-3 minutes after removing from the oven. It will be extremely hot!

Garnish with sliced green onions or crumbled blue cheese if you like. Serve immediately with your favorite dippers.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor from the seasoned meat
Don’t overbake or the dip will dry out and separate – watch for bubbling edges
Taste before baking so you can adjust the heat level to your preference
Shred warm chicken because it’s much easier than shredding cold chicken
Cube the cream cheese into small pieces and it will soften in half the time
Mix thoroughly but gently to keep the chicken pieces intact and fluffy

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American