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Close up of Buffalo Chicken Dip with a thick yellow corn tortilla chip pulling up a long string of melted cheese from a white ceramic baking dish.

The Ultimate Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip

This SEO-optimized Buffalo Chicken Dip features a creamy, chunky chicken base with a bubbly, browned cheddar and mozzarella crust. Perfectly spiced with orange-red hot sauce and served with thick 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: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups (300g) shredded chicken breast Cooked and shredded.
  • 1 block (8 oz/226g) cream cheese Fully softened to room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) orange-red buffalo hot sauce Plus 1 tbsp extra for finishing drizzle.
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) ranch dressing Provides a cool, tangy creaminess.
  • 1 cup (115g) cheddar cheese Freshly shredded. Divided in half.
  • 1 cup (115g) mozzarella cheese Freshly shredded. Divided in half.
  • 1/4 cup (25g) chopped green onions Freshly chopped for garnish.
  • 2 tbsp (15g) blue cheese crumbles For sprinkling on top.
  • 1 large bowl yellow corn tortilla chips Thick chips for dipping.
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh celery sticks Washed and cut for dipping.

Equipment

  • 1 Medium mixing bowl For smoothly combining the cream cheese and buffalo sauce.
  • 1 White Round Ceramic Baking Dish (1-quart or 9-inch) Retains heat beautifully to keep the dip warm and bubbly.
  • 1 Silicone Spatula Essential for folding the chicken and smoothing the dip layer.

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your white round ceramic baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and 1/2 cup of buffalo hot sauce until smooth.
  3. Stir in the shredded chicken breast, 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
  4. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into your ceramic baking dish. Top completely with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until the edges are aggressively bubbling and the cheese is completely melted.
  6. Turn the oven to broil for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely, until a slightly browned cheese crust forms on top.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with a subtle amount of extra buffalo sauce, sprinkle with chopped green onions and blue cheese crumbles. Serve warm with yellow corn tortilla chips and fresh celery sticks.

Notes

Grate Your Own Cheese: Pre-shredded cheeses contain anti-caking agents that prevent a smooth melt. Grate from the block for the ultimate cheese pull.
Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened to prevent lumpy dip and oily separation.