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Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

4.9 from 71 reviews

This creamy, spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a perfect appetizer for game days, parties, or casual gatherings. Combining tender shredded chicken with cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo sauce, and plenty of cheddar cheese, this dip is baked until bubbly and served warm with a variety of dippers such as Fritos, baguette slices, and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s Red Hots recommended)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

For Garnish and Serving

  • 2 tablespoons blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing, for garnish
  • Fritos scoops, for dipping
  • Baguette slices, for dipping
  • Carrot sticks, for dipping
  • Celery sticks, for dipping

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo sauce, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until fully combined using a large spatula.
  2. Prepare for Baking: Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of a 1.5-quart baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  3. Bake the Dip: Place the baking dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is bubbly.
  4. Garnish and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and immediately drizzle the top with blue cheese or ranch dressing. Serve warm with Fritos scoops, baguette slices, carrot sticks, and celery sticks for dipping. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For best results, use cooked chicken breasts shredded by hand or with forks.
  • You can adjust the buffalo sauce quantity based on your preferred heat level.
  • This dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated; warm it in the oven before serving.
  • Substitute ranch dressing if blue cheese dressing is not preferred.
  • Serve with a variety of dippers such as vegetables, chips, or crusty bread for variety.

Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Dip, Spicy Chicken Dip, Party Appetizer, Game Day Dip, Baked Chicken Dip