Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy. It’s creamy, spicy, and packed with flavor, making it perfect for parties, game days, or cozy nights at home. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a hot and bubbling dip ready in no time. Plus, it’s great for dipping with chips, crackers, or veggies!

How To Make Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (my leftover whole roasted chicken is great for this)
• 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce
• 1/2 cup Hidden Valley ranch dressing
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese (plus more for topping optionally)
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. If the chicken isn’t already shredded, shred it now.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, shredded chicken, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
4. Spread the mixture evenly in a 9×9-inch baking dish.
5. Top with additional cheddar cheese for a melty, cheesy finish.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly with melted cheese on top.
7. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables. Enjoy!

What Type Of Ingredients Should I Use

Using high-quality ingredients makes a difference in taste. For the chicken, shredded cooked chicken breasts or leftover rotisserie chicken work well. Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Choose Frank’s Red Hot sauce for its balanced flavor. If you want a rich taste, opt for full-fat cream cheese and ranch dressing. Fresh ingredients provide the best flavor, but you can also use frozen or pre-cooked chicken. Just be sure to thaw, drain, and pat dry any excess moisture from frozen ingredients before using them.

How To Serve Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Serve your buffalo chicken dip warm and bubbly! It pairs perfectly with crunchy tortilla chips, salty crackers, fresh veggies like celery sticks and carrot slices, or even toasted baguette slices. Set out a platter of dippables so everyone can enjoy!

How To Store Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

To store leftover buffalo chicken dip, let it cool completely, then place it in an airtight container. You can keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to enjoy it again, simply reheat it in the oven at 375°F for about 15 minutes or until warmed through.

Helpful Tip to Make Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

For an extra cheesy texture, reserve some cheddar cheese to sprinkle on top just before baking. This will give your dip a delicious golden, melted layer. And don’t be afraid to adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to fit your heat preference!

Variations

You can easily switch things up with this dip! Try adding cream cheese and shredded cheddar variations, like pepper jack for a spicier kick. You can also mix in black beans or corn for a heartier dip.

FAQs

1. Can I make this dip ahead of time?
   Yes, you can prepare the dip a day in advance. Just mix the ingredients, store them in the fridge, and bake when you’re ready to serve.

2. What can I use instead of ranch dressing?
   You can substitute ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing if you prefer that classic flavor combination with buffalo sauce.

3. How spicy is this dip?
   The dip is moderately spicy due to the Frank’s Red Hot sauce. You can make it milder by reducing the amount of hot sauce used.

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