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Buffalo Chicken Dip: The Only Recipe You'll Ever Need

The ultimate Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe! Perfectly creamy, cheesy, and spicy, this easy-to-make appetizer is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any party or game day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce such as Frank's RedHot
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken from a rotisserie chicken or canned
  • 2 cups shredded cheese blend cheddar and Monterey Jack, divided

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 9-inch Baking Dish or Pie Plate
  • 1 Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish or pie plate.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and Ranch dressing. Mix with a hand mixer or spatula until smooth. Stir in the hot sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Fold in the shredded chicken and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Stir until everything is well combined.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the dip is hot and the cheese on top is bubbly and lightly browned. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving with your favorite dippers.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalProtein: 15gFat: 20g

Notes

For Crockpot Version: Combine all ingredients except 1 cup of cheese in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 2-3 hours. Top with remaining cheese 15 minutes before serving.
Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the dip up to 2 days in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Add 10 minutes to the baking time.
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