Touchdown Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printer-friendly)

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip with shredded chicken, hot sauce, and melted cheeses. Perfect for gatherings and game day.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Dairy

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
04 - 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

→ Sauces & Condiments

07 - 2/3 cup hot sauce

→ Aromatics

08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and hot sauce. Mix until smooth.
03 - Fold in the shredded chicken, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, blue cheese crumbles if using, and half the green onions.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly into an 8x8-inch baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and garnish with remaining green onions. Serve warm with celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy cheeses mellows the hot sauce perfectly, creating that addictive can't-stop-eating effect that keeps everyone coming back.
  • You can adjust the heat level exactly to your crowd's preference, making it the diplomatic middle ground between spice-lovers and the tender-tongued at any gathering.
02 -
  • If your dip looks curdled or separated after baking, it was likely because the cream cheese was too cold when mixing - always let it come fully to room temperature.
  • Adding a tablespoon of cornstarch to the mixture can help prevent separation if you plan to keep the dip warm in a slow cooker for an extended period.
03 -
  • If you accidentally oversalt the dip, stir in a tablespoon of unsweetened Greek yogurt and a little extra cheese to balance it out.
  • Reserve a few tablespoons of the buffalo sauce mixture to drizzle over the top right before serving - this creates pockets of intense flavor and a beautiful presentation.