Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)
Creamy dip with shredded chicken, hot sauce, cheese, and crisp celery sticks for dipping.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ Dairy
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Sauce & Seasonings
06 - 1/2 cup hot sauce (preferably Franks RedHot)
07 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing
08 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/4 tsp onion powder
→ To Serve
10 - 4-5 celery stalks, cut into sticks
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
02 - In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese until well distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
05 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with golden edges.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with celery sticks for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce clings to every piece of chicken, and that first warm, bubbling bite hits you with this perfect tangy heat that makes you reach for another celery stick before you've even finished chewing
- It comes together in ten minutes flat, which means you can spend more time actually hanging out with people instead of being stuck in the kitchen
02 -
- I once forgot to soften the cream cheese and ended up with tiny white specks throughout the dip that wouldn't melt no matter how long I baked it
- The temperature matters, so serving this warm rather than piping hot lets you actually taste the layers instead of just feeling heat
03 -
- Use freshly shredded cheese instead of the pre-shredded bags, which contain anti-caking agents that prevent proper melting
- If you're doubling the recipe for a crowd, use a 9x13 inch pan but don't expect it to take much longer to bake