Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines tender shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and zesty buffalo sauce. This irresistible dip is perfect for game days, parties, or cozy nights in, pairing beautifully with crispy tortilla chips or crunchy celery sticks. Quick to make and always a hit, it transforms any gathering into a flavorful celebration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Additional cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook chicken in boiling water or broth until tender (15-20 minutes). Shred the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, sour cream, and cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with extra cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with green onions before serving warm with tortilla chips or veggie sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For quicker prep, use shredded rotisserie chicken. Feel free to customize the dip by adding blue cheese or diced veggies for extra crunch. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of buffalo sauce.