Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)
Creamy, spicy chicken dip paired with crisp celery sticks for a zesty, satisfying snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Dairy
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
→ Buffalo Sauce
07 - 1/2 cup hot sauce
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Vegetables
09 - 6 large celery stalks, cut into sticks
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and melted butter. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and blue cheese (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish or oven-safe skillet. Spread the dip evenly across the surface.
05 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly, and the top begins to brown slightly.
06 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
07 - Serve warm with celery sticks for dipping.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- Its the kind of dip that disappears in ten minutes flat and people actually ask for the recipe
- The creamy tang balances the heat perfectly so even spice-averse friends keep reaching for more
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- I once forgot to soften the cream cheese and ended up with lumps that never quite melted down
- Letting it rest those five minutes seems pointless but keeps everything from being too runny
03 -
- Use a cast iron skillet for baking and you can take it straight from oven to table
- Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in the microwave, though the texture gets slightly less creamy