Description
A quick and easy 5-ingredient buffalo chicken dip with a crispy, melty, and spicy cheesy top that’s perfect for parties and game nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 280g)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225g)
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (120ml)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (100g)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (60ml)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Soften cream cheese if not already softened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and shredded chicken. Stir until smooth and evenly coated.
- Fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spread the mixture evenly into an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to brown.
- Optional: Broil for the last 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Let cool for a couple of minutes before serving. Optionally, sprinkle chopped green onions on top.
- Serve with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or toasted baguette slices.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for juiciness and convenience. Soften cream cheese to avoid lumps. Broil for last 1-2 minutes for extra crispy top. Can prepare dip in advance (without cheese topping) and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Use less buffalo sauce to reduce spice. Serve with gluten-free dippers for gluten-free option. Avoid freezing as cream cheese texture changes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6th of the r
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 22
Keywords: buffalo chicken dip, crispy chicken dip, easy party dip, 5-ingredient dip, game night snack, buffalo sauce dip