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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe for Any Occasion

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip

A hot, creamy, cheesy Buffalo chicken dip that combines shredded chicken, tangy hot sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, and sharp cheddar. Serve it warm with vegetables, chips, crackers, or toasted bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cooked, finely shredded chicken
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce, such as Frank’s RedHot Original
  • 1/2 cup Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled blue cheese, optional
Garnish and Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Sliced green onions, optional
  • As needed Celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted bread

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and lightly grease a small 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir the softened cream cheese, Buffalo-style hot sauce, and ranch or blue cheese dressing until mostly smooth.
  3. Fold in the shredded chicken, about 3/4 cup of the cheddar, and the blue cheese if using.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the top.
  5. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the dip is hot, bubbling around the edges, and fully melted on top.
  6. Rest the dip for about 5 minutes, then garnish with green onions or additional blue cheese and serve hot with your favorite dippers.

Notes

Soften the cream cheese before mixing to prevent lumps. For the best texture, use freshly cooked or rotisserie chicken and shred it finely. If the mixture seems too thick, stir in 1–2 tablespoons of ranch dressing or milk before baking. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat gently until hot.