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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo chicken dip with shredded chicken folds into a tangy cream cheese, ranch, and hot sauce blend, then bakes until bubbly. Finished with melted cheddar and fresh green onions for a spicy, scoopable bake that’s great with tortilla chips or celery.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

cream cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
ranch dressing
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing
buffalo hot sauce
  • 0.5 cup buffalo hot sauce
cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 cup cooked, shredded chicken
shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
green onions
  • 2 green onions sliced
tortilla chips or celery sticks
  • 1 Tortilla chips or celery sticks, for serving

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a baking dish with cooking spray, creating a nonstick surface for easy scooping.
  2. Beat the cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo hot sauce together until smooth, so the dip bakes into an even tangy texture.
  3. Fold in the shredded chicken and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, mixing just until no dry pockets remain.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top for consistent melting.
  5. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 350°F, until hot and bubbling with a melted golden layer.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm with tortilla chips or celery sticks, letting the dip cool slightly so it holds on the scoop.

Notes

Pro tip: use softened cream cheese for a smooth blend so the dip doesn’t get grainy. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven at 325°F until hot and bubbling. Freezing is not recommended because the dairy can separate when thawed. For a lighter option, swap reduced-fat cream cheese and use low-fat ranch to cut calories while keeping the same baked, melty texture.