Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Print Version)
Creamy, spicy chicken dip blended with melted cheeses, hot sauce, and served with fresh celery sticks.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 1 large breast or 2 small breasts)
→ Dairy
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
04 - 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
→ Sauce & Seasonings
07 - 1/2 cup hot sauce
08 - 1 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Vegetables
10 - 6-8 large celery stalks, cut into sticks
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, hot sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Fold in the shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, and half of the blue cheese crumbles until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly into a 9-inch baking dish or ovenproof skillet, ensuring a uniform layer.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining blue cheese crumbles evenly over the top of the dip.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes to set slightly, then serve warm with celery sticks for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under 15 minutes of active prep but tastes like you fussed for hours
- The combination of ranch and blue cheese creates layers of flavor that keep everyone guessing
02 -
- Don't skip the cooling time, otherwise the dip will be too runny and won't coat the celery properly
- The dip continues thickening as it cools slightly, so resist the urge to serve immediately from the oven
03 -
- Use freshly cracked black pepper instead of pre ground for a brighter, more aromatic finish
- If the dip seems too thick after baking, stir in a tablespoon of milk to loosen it slightly