Description
My Easy 5-Ingredient Buffalo Chicken Dip brings big, cozy flavor with almost no effort. I mix tender shredded chicken with creamy cream cheese, tangy ranch (or blue cheese), spicy buffalo sauce, and plenty of melted cheese, then bake it until bubbly and irresistible. I love serving it hot for movie nights, game days, and last-minute gatherings because it disappears fast and makes everyone hover around the bowl for one more scoop.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (or a mix)
Instructions
- I preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish (or similar).
- I add the softened cream cheese to a bowl and stir it until smooth and creamy.
- I pour in the buffalo sauce and mix well so the base turns silky and lightly orange.
- I fold in the shredded chicken until every piece gets coated.
- I stir in the ranch (or blue cheese) dressing, then mix in 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese.
- I spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- I bake for 18–22 minutes, until the edges bubble and the top looks melted and lightly golden.
- I rest the dip for 5 minutes, then serve it hot with chips, bread, celery, or cucumber slices.
Notes
I soften the cream cheese on the counter for the smoothest texture. For extra heat, I add 1–2 more tablespoons of buffalo sauce or a pinch of cayenne. For a milder dip, I use less buffalo sauce and add a bit more dressing. I store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently (microwave in short bursts, stirring, or warm in the oven) to keep it creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
