Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable Version)
Creamy, spicy chicken blended with cheese and sauce, paired with crunchy celery sticks for a perfect snack.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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 creamy.
03 - Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and blue cheese if using. Mix until all ingredients are well distributed.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish or oven-safe skillet. Spread evenly across the surface.
05 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly, and the top begins to brown slightly.
06 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes to allow the dip to set slightly for easier serving.
07 - Serve warm with celery sticks for dipping.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The cream cheese base tames the heat just enough so you can keep eating without your mouth catching fire
- It comes together in about five minutes of prep time but tastes like you spent forever on it
02 -
- This dip continues to thicken as it cools, so serve it straight from the oven for the creamiest texture
- The heat level mellows significantly during baking, so taste the sauce before it goes in if you're sensitive to spice
03 -
- Use a hand mixer to get the cream cheese base completely smooth before adding the chicken
- Shred your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded for better melting