Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe for Game Day Success
A creamy, spicy, and cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip that’s perfect for game day or any gathering. Quick, easy, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
- Tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the sour cream and ranch dressing until well combined.
- Mix in the hot sauce, adjusting to your preferred spice level. Start with 1/2 cup and taste before adding more.
- Fold in the shredded chicken until evenly coated in the creamy mixture.
- Stir in half the shredded cheddar cheese, saving the rest for topping.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh finish.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers for dipping.
Notes
[‘Softening the cream cheese ensures a smooth texture.’, ‘Use freshly shredded cheese for better meltability.’, ‘Adjust the spice level by adding more or less hot sauce.’, ‘Prepare the dip a day ahead and bake before serving.’, ‘Keep the dip warm in a slow cooker for parties.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 10
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Dip, Game Day Recipe, Appetizer, Creamy Dip, Spicy Dip, Easy Recipe