Description
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip brings zesty southwestern flavors to your next gathering, promising irresistible comfort. Spicy, tangy, and loaded with shredded chicken, this crowd-pleasing appetizer delivers bold taste you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups (170 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 1/2 cups (170 grams) cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup Frank’s RedHot sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by boiling the breasts in water for approximately 25 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Allow the chicken to cool completely, then methodically shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center.
- Thoroughly coat a 9×9 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large saucepan, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder over medium heat.
- Continuously whisk the mixture until the cream cheese melts smoothly and ingredients blend uniformly.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, chopped green onions, and half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese across the top of the dip for a golden, melty finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges bubble and the cheese becomes slightly golden.
- Switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to create a crispy, bronzed top.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving alongside tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers.
Notes
- Choose lean chicken breasts for a healthier protein option and better texture.
- Shred chicken while still warm for easier pulling and more consistent pieces.
- Use rotisserie chicken as a time-saving alternative to boiling chicken breasts.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity based on spice preference, from mild to extra spicy.
- Include dairy-free cream cheese and vegan cheese for lactose-intolerant or plant-based diets.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time for quick assembly during game day or parties.
- Consider low-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat cheese for lighter version.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg