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The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Creamy buffalo chicken dip recipe in a rustic cast iron skillet.

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This is the ultimate creamy, spicy, and cheesy Buffalo chicken dip. The secret is folding shredded chicken into the warm sauce at the end for a perfectly cohesive, non-greasy texture every time. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that disappears fast from any snack table.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup Frank’s RedHot sauce
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack), divided
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • For serving: celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, crackers

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Let cream cheese soften at room temperature.
  2. In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, sour cream, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until smooth.
  3. Gently stir in the Frank’s RedHot sauce until fully incorporated and the mixture is a uniform color.
  4. Add the shredded chicken. Fold gently with a spatula until chicken is evenly coated, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Transfer mixture to a greased 9-inch baking dish or 10-inch cast iron skillet. Smooth the top.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese evenly over the top.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until edges are bubbling and top is golden in spots.
  8. Let dip rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set. Serve warm with assorted dippers.

Notes

For a smoother base, use a hand mixer to combine the cream cheese mixture. Do not skip letting the dip rest after baking; it prevents a runny texture. The dip can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated before baking; add 5-10 minutes to bake time.

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