Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printer-friendly)
Creamy, spicy chicken blend with cheese and celery sticks for a tasty party appetizer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 8 oz)
→ Dairy
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Sauce & Seasonings
06 - 1/2 cup hot sauce (preferably Franks RedHot)
07 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing
08 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/4 tsp onion powder
→ To Serve
10 - 4-5 celery stalks, cut into sticks
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until smooth.
03 - Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese until well combined.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
05 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with celery sticks for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under ten minutes of prep time and you probably have everything in your fridge right now
- The creamy tang against that spicy kick keeps everyone coming back for just one more bite
- Celery sticks are the perfect cooling vessel, though nobody will judge if you double dip
02 -
- Cold cream cheese will leave you with tiny unappealing lumps no matter how long you mix it
- Letting the dip rest for those few minutes after baking helps it set up slightly for better scooping
03 -
- Use leftover chicken from a weeknight roast or grab a rotisserie chicken for maximum efficiency
- Grating your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded makes such a difference in how smoothly it melts