How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip – A Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer
This Buffalo Chicken Dip is the ultimate creamy, cheesy, and spicy appetizer! Packed with shredded chicken, hot sauce, ranch, and gooey cheese, it’s a game-day favorite that’s always a hit at parties.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or spoon
- Baking dish (8x8-inch or similar)
- Spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie or boiled
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup hot sauce like Frank’s RedHot
- ½ cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Step 2: Mix the Dip
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Stir in ½ cup of cheddar cheese and all of the mozzarella cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Step 3: Bake
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
- Step 4: Garnish & Serve
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions for extra flavor.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrots, or toasted baguette slices.