Description
This Buffalo Chicken Dip combines shredded chicken with creamy cheese, tangy buffalo sauce, and cheddar for a spicy, savory appetizer perfect for game day or gatherings. It’s baked until bubbly and topped with blue cheese or ranch dressing, served with crunchy dippers like Fritos, baguette slices, and fresh veggies.
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 Hot recommended)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing
For Serving
- Fritos scoops
- Baguette slices
- Carrot sticks
- Celery sticks
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo sauce, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese thoroughly using a large spatula until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the bottom of a 1.5-quart baking dish. Then sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top to ensure a cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered into a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and golden around the edges.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and immediately drizzle with blue cheese or ranch dressing. Serve warm with Fritos scoops, baguette slices, and fresh carrot and celery sticks for dipping.
Notes
- The dip can be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving for convenience.
- For extra spice, add more buffalo sauce according to your taste.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, substitute buffalo sauce with mild hot sauce or barbecue sauce.
- To make it gluten free, use gluten free dippers like corn chips or vegetables instead of baguette slices.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
