Description
This creamy, spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect appetizer for game days, parties, or casual gatherings. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, and tangy buffalo sauce, it’s topped with melted cheddar cheese for a rich, flavorful treat. Serve it warm with crunchy dippers like Fritos, baguette slices, or fresh carrot and celery sticks for a crowd-pleasing starter everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s Red Hots recommended)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
Dippers
- Fritos
- Baguette slices
- Carrot sticks
- Celery sticks
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the dip evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo sauce, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly blended into a smooth, spicy mixture.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly into a baking dish, smoothing the top. Then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top to create a cheesy crust.
- Bake the Dip: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. Bake until the dip is bubbly around the edges and the cheddar cheese on top has melted and turned golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Remove the dip from the oven and optionally drizzle with blue cheese or ranch dressing for added creaminess. Serve the dip warm alongside your choice of dippers like Fritos, baguette slices, carrot sticks, and celery sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Using Frank’s Red Hot buffalo sauce provides the classic tangy flavor, but feel free to adjust the amount or type of hot sauce to your taste preferences.
- For a dairy-free or lower-fat option, you can substitute cream cheese and sour cream with suitable alternatives.
- Leftover dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- Adding a sprinkle of chopped green onions or parsley on top after baking adds a fresh touch and color.
- Serve with crunchy vegetables or tortilla chips if you want to avoid gluten or bread-based dippers.
