Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Dip Delight
This is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dip, perfect for game day or any gathering. It features a creamy, tangy, and spicy blend of shredded chicken, Frank's RedHot sauce, cream cheese, and ranch, all baked until bubbly. Simple to make and always the first to disappear.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 25min
- Total Time: 35min
- Yield: About 6 cups 1x
- Category: snack
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, and Frank's RedHot sauce. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese, all of the Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly combined.
- Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Smooth the top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges are bubbling and top is golden in spots.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Top with sliced green onions and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. The dip can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated before baking. Let it rest after baking for optimal dipping consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 55