Description
A warm and cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip that’s perfect for sharing during game days or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (boiled and shredded)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot), plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup green onion (chopped)
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water and add the chicken breasts; cover and let poach for about 25 minutes.
- As chicken cooks, preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium saucepot, heat cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder over medium-low heat until smooth.
- Add shredded chicken, green onion, and one cup each of mozzarella and cheddar to the sauce, mixing well.
- Transfer the mixture to a prepared 9×9 inch baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, then broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or veggie sticks.
Notes
Experiment with adding roasted corn, jalapeños, or fresh herbs for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg