Buffalo Chicken Cheesy Dip (Printable)

Creamy and spicy blend of shredded chicken with melted cheeses, baked golden for game day or snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (about 10.5 oz)
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
04 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
05 - 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing (optional: substitute with ranch dressing)
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz)
07 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 oz, optional)

→ Topping

08 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz)
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) and allow it to fully preheat.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and blue cheese dressing until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
03 - Gently fold the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and crumbled blue cheese (if using) into the sauce mixture until thoroughly combined.
04 - Transfer the blended mixture to a greased 1.5 to 2 quart baking dish, spreading evenly.
05 - Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella over the top of the mixture.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top is lightly golden.
07 - Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes to set slightly.
08 - Sprinkle chopped chives or green onions on top if desired. Serve warm with celery sticks, tortilla chips, or sliced baguette.

# Chef’s Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes of prep, then the oven does the real work while you relax.
  • Hot, cheesy, and tangy all at once—it somehow satisfies every craving on a snack board.
  • Your guests will ask for the recipe, and you'll feel like a kitchen genius for something genuinely simple.
02 -
  • Don't skip the 5-minute rest—it lets the dip set slightly so it doesn't run all over the plate like lava.
  • If your baking dish is shallow, the dip will cook faster and brown more; shallow dishes cut cooking time by a few minutes.
03 -
  • Use a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to shave off cooking time and add deeper flavor.
  • Let your cream cheese sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before mixing—it combines faster and won't create lumps that ruin the texture.
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