Description
This easy and delicious Buffalo Chicken Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game day, parties, or casual gatherings. Made with creamy cream cheese, spicy buffalo sauce, shredded cheddar, and ranch dressing, this dip can be made in a crockpot or oven. Serve it with tortilla chips, celery, or crackers for a mouthwatering treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 cans (12.5oz each) chunk chicken, drained
3/4 cup pepper sauce (e.g., Frank’s Red Hot)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
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Prepare the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the drained chicken with the buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. Stir until well-coated.
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Blend in the Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese and stir until smooth.
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Add the Cheese: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
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Cook in the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the dip mixture to a baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes until the dip is bubbling and golden on top.
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Crockpot Option: Place the mixture in a slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until smooth and melted.
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Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, crackers, or any other dippers of your choice.
Notes
You can substitute canned chicken with cooked shredded chicken (like rotisserie chicken).
To make the dip spicier, add more buffalo sauce or hot sauce.
For a tangier flavor, swap ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing or add blue cheese crumbles into the dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American