Best Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe (Easy & Crowd-Pleasing!)
This creamy, spicy, and cheesy dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game day, potlucks, or any gathering. Made with simple ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes, it’s a guaranteed hit that disappears fast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional for garnish: Sliced green onions or fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, or microwave for 15-20 seconds on low power.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, and garlic powder. Mix with a hand mixer or sturdy spatula until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, and all of the shredded mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, until hot and bubbly around the edges and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.
- Let the dip rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with sliced green onions or fresh chives if desired.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or crusty bread.
Notes
For a smoother dip, ensure cream cheese is fully softened. Shredding cheese from a block yields better melting. To make ahead, assemble dip (without top cheese) up to 24 hours in advance, refrigerate, then add top cheese and bake, adding 5-10 minutes. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 28
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 14
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