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Classic Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Easy Game Day Recipe)

A hot, creamy, and spicy dip loaded with tender shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for game days, parties, and easy appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings (appetizer)
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 2 cups Cooked, shredded chicken Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience.
  • 1 (8 ounce) package Cream cheese Softened to room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce Such as Frank's RedHot
  • 1/2 cup Ranch dressing Use blue cheese dressing if preferred.
  • 1 1/2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese Divided; use a cheddar and Monterey Jack blend for better melt.
  • 1/4 cup Crumbled blue cheese Optional, for mixing in.
For Garnish and Serving
  • 2 tbsp Chopped green onions or parsley Optional, for garnish.
  • Assorted dippers Tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, sliced cucumbers, or crackers.

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • 8x8 inch Baking Dish (or 1.5 quart Casserole Dish)

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or spray an 8x8 inch baking dish or a shallow, 1.5-quart casserole dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing. Use a sturdy spoon or a hand mixer on low speed to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Ensure all lumps of cream cheese are fully incorporated.
  3. Add the shredded, cooked chicken and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese (reserve the remaining 1/2 cup for the topping) to the cream cheese mixture. If using optional crumbled blue cheese, add it now.
  4. Gently stir everything together until the chicken and cheese are evenly distributed throughout the dip. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the dip. Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges, and the cheese topping is fully melted and lightly golden brown.
Serving
  1. Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  2. If desired, garnish with chopped green onions or parsley. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, sliced cucumbers, or crackers.

Notes

For a slow cooker version, combine all ingredients (reserving the 1/2 cup cheddar topping) and cook on LOW for 2 hours, or until fully melted and hot. Stir well, top with the remaining cheese, and cook for 15 minutes more or until melted.