Hot Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken with melted cheese and tangy sauce. Perfect for game day snacking.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Dairy

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
04 - 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

→ Sauces

07 - 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, plus more for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and allow to reach temperature.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and buffalo hot sauce until smooth.
03 - Fold in shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the blue cheese into the base mixture.
04 - Spread mixture evenly into a 1-quart baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle remaining cheddar and blue cheese over the surface.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the dip is bubbly and golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Top with fresh chopped green onions.
08 - Transfer to serving dish and serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes of actual work, leaving you free to do anything else while it bakes.
  • The balance of creamy, tangy, and spicy hits every craving at once without overwhelming anyone.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, and somehow taste even better the next day when the flavors have melded.
  • You can adjust the heat level easily, making it work for both your spice-loving friends and the cautious eaters.
02 -
  • Softening the cream cheese fully is non-negotiable, because cold cream cheese creates lumps that never quite disappear no matter how much you stir.
  • Don't overbake it or the edges will dry out and turn grainy, losing that luscious creamy texture that makes this dip irresistible.
  • Taste your buffalo sauce before adding it, because brands vary wildly in heat level, and you can always add more but you can't take it back.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken and skip the cooking step entirely, it's one of those shortcuts that actually improves the flavor instead of compromising it.
  • If you want a smoky depth, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the base, it's subtle but makes people ask what's different in a good way.
  • Double the recipe and bake it in a larger dish for big crowds, because running out of this dip is the only real disaster that can happen.
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