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Creamy buffalo chicken dip baked with melted cheddar cheese and topped with green onions in a serving dish

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Creamy buffalo chicken dip made with shredded chicken, cheese, and bold buffalo flavor. A quick and easy appetizer that’s perfect for parties, game day, and crowd feeding.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 7
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, game day, tail gaiting
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional: chopped green onions

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Baking dish (8x8 or something similar)
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

Prep
  1. Shred cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
  2. Let cream cheese soften at room temp for easier mixing
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F
  2. In a bowl, mix chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch, and softened cream cheese until fully combined
  3. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese
  4. Spread mixture evenly into a baking dish
  5. Bake for 18–22 minutes until hot and bubbly
  6. Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for a slightly golden top
  7. Garnish with green onions and serve hot

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time
  • Adjust buffalo sauce for more or less heat
  • Serve with chips, crackers, celery, or toasted bread
  • Can be made ahead and baked later