Buffalo Chicken Cheesy Dip (Printable)

A spicy, creamy blend of chicken, hot sauce, and cheeses baked to golden perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Main

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - ½ cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
04 - ½ cup ranch dressing
05 - ½ cup blue cheese dressing (optional: replace with ranch dressing)
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)

→ Topping

08 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and blue cheese dressing until smooth.
03 - Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and crumbled blue cheese if using, mixing until fully integrated.
04 - Transfer the mixture into a 1.5–2 quart baking dish, spreading evenly.
05 - Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly over the surface.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbling, and lightly golden on top.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
08 - Sprinkle chopped chives or green onions on top, if desired.
09 - Serve warm accompanied by celery sticks, tortilla chips, or sliced baguette.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes of prep, then the oven does the heavy lifting while you relax.
  • The creamy, spicy, cheesy combination hits every craving at once without tasting like it tried too hard.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and always impresses people who think dips are boring.
02 -
  • Softened cream cheese is non-negotiable—cold cream cheese creates lumps that no amount of stirring fixes, so plan ahead or microwave it in 10-second bursts.
  • The dip will be loose when you pull it from the oven, but it sets slightly as it cools, so don't panic if it looks too wet at first.
03 -
  • Use a baking dish with slightly higher sides if you're doubling the recipe; this dip bubbles enthusiastically and you don't want it overflowing onto your oven floor.
  • Make this dip the centerpiece of your spread by serving it in the baking dish rather than transferring it; it stays warm longer and looks more intentional.
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