Description
This Best Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and perfectly spicy appetizer that’s perfect for game day or any party. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, this dip is baked to bubbly, golden perfection and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Dip Mixture
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup Ranch Dressing
- 1 cup Hot Sauce (for buffalo flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 cup Green Onions (chopped)
Cheese
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded and divided)
- 1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded and divided)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Boil the boneless skinless chicken breasts in water for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the water and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cubed cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, and chopped green onions. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Cheese: Gently fold in 1 cup each of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese into the dip mixture to incorporate evenly.
- Prepare for Baking: Spoon the creamy chicken mixture evenly into a baking dish, spreading it out flat for even cooking.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly on top of the dip for a cheesy crust.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the dip for 25-30 minutes until the cheese on top melts, bubbles, and turns slightly golden brown.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken as a shortcut to save time on cooking and shredding.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the level of spiciness to your preference.
- Serve the dip warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can prepare this dip a day ahead and bake just before serving.
