Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)
Creamy, spicy buffalo-style chicken with melted cheeses and celery for dipping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 8 oz)
→ Dairy
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Sauce & Seasonings
06 - 1/2 cup hot sauce (preferably Franks RedHot)
07 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing
08 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/4 tsp onion powder
→ To Serve
10 - 4-5 celery stalks, cut into sticks
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a medium baking dish (approximately 8x8 inch).
02 - In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until smooth.
03 - Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese until well combined.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
05 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly throughout.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.
07 - Serve warm with celery sticks for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Disappears faster than you can say touchdown every single time
- That perfect creamy-spicy moment when cheese meets hot sauce
- Ready in 35 minutes but tastes like you fussed for hours
02 -
- Cold cream cheese = lumpy dip that never smooths out no matter how long you mix
- Letting it rest for 5 minutes after baking makes all the difference between runny and perfect
- The dip continues thickening as it cools slightly so do not panic if it looks loose at first
03 -
- Rotisserie chicken shortcuts save so much time and add extra flavor
- Blue cheese dressing instead of ranch makes it feel fancier
- A sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning on top before baking is next level