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Thick, rich orange-red shredded chicken and dairy-free cream base ready to be baked into a bubbly skillet dip.

Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Dip: The Ultimate Creamy Skillet Appetizer

This incredible Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Dip features a rich, orange-red creamy base, shredded chicken, and a bubbly golden-brown crust. Perfectly spiced and served in a cast-iron skillet with crisp celery and yellow corn tortilla chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (approx. 300g)
  • 8 oz dairy-free cream cheese softened to room temperature (225g)
  • 1 cup dairy-free mozzarella shreds divided (110g)
  • 0.5 cup dairy-free buffalo sauce plus 1 tbsp reserved for drizzling (120ml)
  • 0.25 cup dairy-free mayonnaise (60ml)
  • 0.25 cup fresh green onions chopped (25g)
  • 1 bunch fresh celery sticks cut for dipping
  • 1 bag yellow corn tortilla chips lightly salted

Equipment

  • 1 10-inch Round Cast-Iron Skillet Essential for achieving a bubbly, slightly golden-brown baked surface.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For blending the thick, rich orange-red base.

Method
 

Prep and Baking Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, whisk the softened dairy-free cream cheese, dairy-free mayonnaise, and 1/2 cup (120ml) buffalo sauce until smooth, creating a thick, orange-red sauce.
  2. Add the shredded chicken breast and half of the dairy-free mozzarella shreds to the creamy base. Fold with a spatula until the chicken is thoroughly coated.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a 10-inch round cast-iron skillet, smoothing the top. Sprinkle the remaining dairy-free mozzarella evenly over the surface.
  4. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the edges are vigorously bubbling and the top turns into a slightly golden-brown crust.
  5. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with smooth streaks of the reserved bright red buffalo sauce and scatter freshly chopped crisp green onions on top. Serve immediately with fresh celery sticks and yellow corn tortilla chips.

Notes

Tip 1. Ensure the dairy-free cream cheese is fully softened to avoid a lumpy dip.
Tip 2. If the dairy-free mozzarella isn't browning, flash it under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.