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Easy Crowd-Pleasing Buffalo Chicken Dip with Cream Cheese

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This creamy, spicy, and tangy buffalo chicken dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game day, parties, or any gathering. Made with simple ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes, it’s the dip that disappears before halftime.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or canned)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (plus 1/4 cup for topping)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
  • Tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, or microwave on low power in 10-15 second intervals until soft.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo hot sauce. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and well combined (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add the shredded chicken and fold it into the cream cheese mixture until evenly coated.
  5. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (and blue cheese if using) until evenly distributed.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese on top.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until hot and bubbly around the edges and the top is lightly golden.
  9. Let the dip rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately with tortilla chips, celery sticks, and carrot sticks.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and freshly shredded cheddar. Let the dip rest for 5 minutes after baking to set. To make ahead, assemble without baking, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours; add 5-10 minutes to baking time. For a slow cooker version, cook on low for 2-3 hours.

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