Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Dip is America's favourite party dip: shredded chicken folded through cream cheese, hot sauce and melted cheddar, baked until bubbling. It tastes like buffalo wings, but with a chip in hand and no mess on your fingers.
- Prep time
- 10 mins
- Cook time
- 20 mins
- Total time
- 30 mins
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Calories
- 520
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Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 200 g cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 spring onions, sliced
- Tortilla chips, celery and carrot sticks, to serve
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 190°C.
- Mix the cream cheese, hot sauce and ranch dressing until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and half the cheddar and mozzarella.
- Spread into a baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbling, then grill for 2 minutes for a golden top.
- Rest for 5 minutes, scatter with spring onions and serve with chips and vegetables.
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Pro tips
- Rotisserie chicken makes this dip a true 10-minute prep.
- Soften the cream cheese first, or the mixture will be lumpy.
- Adjust the hot sauce to taste; a milder sauce keeps it crowd-friendly.
- The dip can be assembled a day ahead and baked just before serving.
Frequently asked questions
What is buffalo sauce?
Buffalo sauce is a tangy, buttery hot sauce, traditionally made from cayenne pepper sauce mixed with melted butter.
Can I make it in a slow cooker?
Yes, combine everything in a slow cooker and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring once.
Is it spicy?
It has a warm kick. Use a mild buffalo sauce or add more ranch to tame the heat.
How long does it keep?
It keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until bubbling.
