Description
This Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is a creamy, cheesy, and spicy appetizer perfect for game days and gatherings. Made with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, it’s baked until hot and bubbly and served with your favorite dippers like Fritos, baguette slices, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Fritos scoops, for dipping
- Baguette slices, for dipping
- Carrot sticks, for dipping
- Celery sticks, for dipping
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo sauce, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese using a large spatula until fully combined.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the combined mixture evenly into the bottom of a 1.5-quart baking dish, ensuring an even layer.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the dip mixture.
- Bake the Dip: Place the baking dish into a preheated oven set at 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and the dip becomes bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Carefully remove the dish from the oven and immediately drizzle with blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing on top. Serve warm alongside Fritos scoops, baguette slices, carrot sticks, and celery sticks for dipping, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Use more or less buffalo sauce depending on your preferred spice level.
- For a smoother texture, soften cream cheese before mixing.
- The dip can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Dip, appetizer, game day recipe, cheesy dip, spicy chicken dip
