Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Print Version)
Creamy and spicy chicken blended with cheeses, served warm with celery sticks for dipping.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 10 oz)
→ 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 butter.
02 - In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese until evenly 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 the dip is hot throughout and the cheese is melted and bubbling around the edges.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Accompany with fresh celery sticks for dipping.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Its the kind of dip that disappears in ten minutes flat, earning you instant party cred without any fancy techniques
- The creamy tang against crisp celery creates this ridiculous perfect bite that keeps everyone coming back for just one more scoop
02 -
- Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable—cold cream cheese creates little pockets that never fully blend, and someone will definitely get that one sad bite with an unmixed chunk
- Don't rush the cooling time even for a minute—that bubbling hot sauce will burn the roof of your mouth, and then you'll miss out on half the flavors while you're recovering
03 -
- If you're serving a crowd who can't handle heat, start with 1/4 cup hot sauce and taste as you go—you can always add more but you can't take it back
- A sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning over the top right before serving creates this incredible crunch that takes it from great to ridiculous