Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable Version)

Spicy, creamy dip loaded with chicken and three cheeses, baked until bubbly and golden.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
04 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
05 - 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

→ Topping

08 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and blue cheese dressing until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and crumbled blue cheese. Mix until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Transfer mixture to a 1.5–2 quart baking dish, spreading evenly.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the dip.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions if desired.
08 - Serve warm with celery sticks, tortilla chips, or sliced baguette.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It disappears faster than anything else on the table every single time
  • The creamy tangy heat keeps people coming back for just one more bite
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that cold cream cheese creates lumps no amount of mixing can fix
  • Letting it rest those five minutes after baking makes all the difference for serving consistency
03 -
  • Cut the chicken into smaller pieces after shredding for easier dipping
  • Run the dish under the broiler for 2 minutes if you want extra bubbly browned cheese
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