Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Print Version)
Creamy buffalo chicken blend with cheeses and hot sauce, served warm with crunchy celery sticks.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken & Dairy
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
→ Buffalo Sauce
07 - 1/2 cup hot sauce (e.g., Franks RedHot)
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Vegetables
09 - 6 large celery stalks, cut into sticks
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and melted butter. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and blue cheese (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish or oven-safe skillet. Spread the dip evenly across the surface.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly throughout and the top begins to brown slightly.
06 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes to allow the dip to set slightly for easier serving.
07 - Serve warm with fresh celery sticks for dipping and a refreshing crunch.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combo of creamy cheese and spicy hot sauce becomes completely addictive after that golden bubbly bake
- Celery sticks cut through all that richness with their cool crunch so you can keep going back for more
02 -
- Serving this straight from the oven makes all the difference in texture and flavor
- The dip thickens as it cools slightly so those five minutes of resting time actually matter
03 -
- Shred the chicken while it is still slightly warm so it absorbs more of that sauce
- Use a cast iron skillet for baking and you can take it straight from oven to table