Creamy Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This creamy, spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game days and parties. Tender shredded chicken is combined with tangy ranch, classic hot sauce, and a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, then baked until bubbly and golden brown. Serve warm with chips or veggies for a deliciously addictive snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (excluding chicken boiling time)
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (boiled and shredded)
Dip Sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended, plus more as needed)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup green onion (chopped)
Cheeses
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the chicken breasts and return to a boil. Remove from heat and cover tightly. Poach the chicken for about 25 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and allow to cool enough to shred. (Note: cooking time for chicken is excluded from total recipe time.)
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Warm the sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add the cubed cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk constantly until the cream cheese melts and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Combine: Stir in the shredded chicken, chopped green onion, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese into the warm sauce. Mix well to blend evenly. Transfer this mixture to the prepared baking pan and evenly top with the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and sides are bubbling. Then switch the oven to broil and broil the dip for 2-3 minutes until the top turns golden brown. Remove immediately to avoid burning.
- Serve: Serve the buffalo chicken dip hot with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, crackers, or use it as a filling for wraps with your favorite greens.
Notes
- You can prepare the chicken ahead by boiling and shredding it, saving time on the day of serving.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your desired spice level.
- The cooking time for chicken is not included in the total recipe time since it can be done in advance.
- Use a 9×9 inch baking dish or one of similar size for best results.
- Broiling at the end gives the top a deliciously crispy, golden finish—watch closely to prevent burning.
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