Description

This creamy, cheesy buffalo chicken dip is the ultimate game day appetizer. Packed with shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and melty cheese, it bakes into a bubbly, golden dip that disappears fast at parties. Perfect for game day or any gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie recommended)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s RedHot preferred)
1/2 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, crumbled blue cheese
Optional substitutions: poached or grilled chicken, different hot sauces, reduced-fat or vegan cheeses, plant-based ranch

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and all mozzarella. Mix well.
Spread mixture evenly in baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
Bake 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
Cool 2–3 minutes, garnish as desired, and serve hot.

Notes

Yields about 8 servings. Best served hot with chips, celery, or baguette slices. Prepare mixture up to 24 hours ahead for easy entertaining. Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days or freeze unbaked for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Oven-Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Calories: 240
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: buffalo chicken dip, game day appetizer, party dip, cheesy dip