Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Easy Homemade Dip with Crispy Tortilla Chips
A quick and easy creamy buffalo chicken dip with a spicy, cheesy blend served with homemade crispy tortilla chips. Perfect for game nights and parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 300g), rotisserie chicken recommended
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (120ml), Frank’s RedHot recommended
- 1/2 cup sour cream (120g), can substitute Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (60ml), homemade or bottled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (100g)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (50g)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the crispy tortilla chips:
- 10 small corn tortillas, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Optional: squeeze of fresh lime juice and sprinkle of chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare tortilla chips: Cut 10 small corn tortillas into 6 wedges each. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, optional lime juice and chili powder. Spread on a baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
- In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup ranch dressing until smooth.
- Stir in 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Fold in 2 cups cooked shredded chicken until evenly coated.
- Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar and 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer mixture to a 9×9 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Serve warm with crispy tortilla chips.
Notes
Soften cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps. Fold chicken gently to keep texture chunky. Flip chips halfway through baking for even crispiness. For extra melty cheese, add more cheese in last 5 minutes of baking. Rotisserie chicken saves prep time. Leftovers reheat covered at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Chips are best fresh but store-bought can be used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup dip pl
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 15
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