Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines creamy, spicy flavors, making it perfect for game days or gatherings. This simple recipe features tender shredded chicken mixed with tangy buffalo sauce and rich cream cheese, baked until bubbly and golden. Serve it hot with crunchy tortilla chips or fresh veggies for a delightful treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the chicken in boiling water until no longer pink (about 15-20 minutes), then shred it.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo sauce, and half of the cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving with tortilla chips or veggie sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 92mg
Keywords: For quicker prep, use rotisserie chicken instead of boiling your own. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of buffalo sauce used. For added flavor and texture, consider mixing in diced celery or blue cheese crumbles.