Description

This creamy, spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a crowd-pleaser perfect for parties or game days. Tender shredded chicken is combined with tangy cream cheese, ranch dressing, and hot sauce, then topped with gooey melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s ideal for dipping with chips, veggies, or crackers.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (boiled and shredded)

Dip Mixture

8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
1 cup ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)
1 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot), plus more as needed
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup green onion (chopped)

Cheese

1.5 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)
1.5 cups cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)

Instructions

Cook the chicken. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the chicken breasts and return to boiling. Remove from heat, cover tightly, and let the chicken poach for about 25 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and let cool enough to handle, then shred it with two forks.
Prep the oven and pan. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Warm the sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the cubed cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and blended into a smooth sauce. Remove from heat.
Combine ingredients. Add the shredded chicken, chopped green onions, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce. Stir well to combine. Transfer this mixture to the prepared baking dish and evenly top with the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Bake the dip. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges start to bubble. Then switch your oven to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy. Remove immediately to prevent burning.
Serve and enjoy. Serve hot with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or crackers. Leftovers make a great filling wrapped in a tortilla with your favorite greens.

Notes

Poaching the chicken ensures it stays moist and tender.
Adjust the hot sauce amount to control spice level.
If you prefer a smoother texture, you can finely chop the chicken or pulse it briefly in a food processor.
Make sure to watch the dip closely when broiling to prevent burning.
This dip can be made ahead and reheated before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Buffalo chicken dip, party dip, game day recipe, spicy chicken dip, creamy chicken dip, appetizer