Description

Master this quick, crowd-pleasing 20 minute buffalo chicken dip featuring a golden-brown bubbly crust, creamy melted cheese, and tender shredded chicken. Perfect for game days and parties.

Ingredients

Scale

1 package (8 oz / 226g) Cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 cups (300g) Cooked shredded chicken
1/2 cup (120ml) Buffalo hot sauce
1/2 cup (120ml) Ranch or Blue cheese dressing
1.5 cups (170g) Sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated and divided
1/2 cup (55g) Whole milk mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
1/4 cup (25g) Green onions, finely chopped

Instructions

Step: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo hot sauce, and ranch dressing until completely smooth.
Step: Fold in the shredded chicken, 1 cup of the sharp cheddar cheese, and the mozzarella cheese until evenly coated.
Step: Spread the mixture into a rustic round ceramic dish and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese.
Step: Bake on the center rack for 15 minutes until bubbly and golden-brown.
Step: Let rest for 2-3 minutes, then garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

Always grate cheese from a fresh block to ensure a smooth melt. Ensure chicken is patted dry to prevent a watery consistency. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: PT5M
Cook Time: PT15M
Category: Appetizer, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Calories: 285 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 19 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: buffalo chicken dip, appetizer, party food, game day, easy recipe, quick dip