Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)
Creamy buffalo chicken blend with melted cheeses served hot alongside crispy tortilla chips.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (rotisserie or poached)
→ Dairy
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ½ cup sour cream
06 - ¼ cup ranch dressing
→ Sauce & Flavor
07 - ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Franks RedHot)
08 - ½ tsp garlic powder
09 - ¼ tsp onion powder
10 - ¼ tsp smoked paprika
11 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish & Chips
12 - 2 tbsp chopped scallions or chives
13 - 1 bag (7 oz) tortilla chips
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Gently fold shredded chicken, ¾ of the cheddar, and ¾ of the mozzarella into the mixture.
04 - Spread mixture evenly in a greased 8-inch (20 cm) baking dish and smooth the surface.
05 - Sprinkle remaining cheddar and mozzarella evenly over the top.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and cheese is melted with a light golden crust.
07 - Remove from oven; let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped scallions or chives.
08 - Serve warm alongside crispy tortilla chips for dipping.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, making it perfect for last-minute gatherings.
- The balance of creamy, tangy, and spicy hits every craving at once without overwhelming anyone.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully, so you can enjoy it again the next day without any loss of flavor or texture.
02 -
- If your cream cheese is cold and hard, the mixture will be lumpy no matter how much you stir, so always let it soften completely before you start.
- Don't skip the 5-minute rest after baking because the dip will be molten hot and too runny to scoop properly right out of the oven.
03 -
- Use a hand mixer to blend the cream cheese base if you want an ultra-smooth, restaurant-quality texture without any effort.
- For a deeper flavor, toss the shredded chicken in a tablespoon of buffalo sauce before folding it into the mixture so every bite has layers of heat.