Buffalo Chicken Dip
Our Buffalo chicken dip is creamy, savory, a little spicy, and loaded with shredded chicken and melted cheese.
Servings: 10 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked/boiled and shredded
- 1 ½ teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- ¾ cup jalapeño ranch dressing
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and spray a 3-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over low-medium heat.
- Add the shredded chicken and sprinkle with seasonings. Stir to combine.
- Let cook for 3-4 minutes before adding in the buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. Let cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Cube the cream cheese to help it to melt easier in the oven.
- Add cubed cream cheese to the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Cover the cream cheese with the chicken mixture and then top with the sharp shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake uncovered in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and stir to combine.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips or your favorite crackers.
Notes
- Shred the chicken finely: Smaller pieces make the dip easier to scoop and help distribute the buffalo sauce throughout the mixture.
- Use softened cream cheese when possible: Cutting it into cubes helps it melt more easily, and letting it soften slightly before assembling can make stirring easier.
- Don't skip the skillet step: Cooking the chicken with the seasonings and sauces gives it time to absorb the flavor before it goes into the oven.
- Choose your buffalo sauce carefully: Different brands vary in heat and tanginess, so use one you already enjoy.
- Taste before adding extra heat: Buffalo sauce, jalapeño ranch, Slap Ya Mama, and red pepper flakes all contribute spice. If you're unsure, start with the listed amounts and adjust next time.
- Stir after baking: Mixing the dip once it comes out of the oven blends the cream cheese into the sauce and gives you a smoother texture.