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Silky, cheesy, and full of bold flavor, this Buffalo Chicken Dip is your go-to appetizer for gatherings. With a ranch-kissed base and perfectly bronzed top, it's creamy underneath and lightly crisp on top—ideal for scooping with chips or fresh veggies.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (about 3–4 cups)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup hot sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 cup chopped green onion
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar, divided
  • chips, crackers, celery, carrots (for serving)

Equipment

  • small saucepot for warming the base sauce
  • whisk optional but ideal for lump-free sauce
  • mixing spoon
  • 9×9-inch baking dish
  • oven
  • broiler (optional) for golden topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly oil a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a small saucepot over medium-low, whisk cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and steamy. Do not boil.
  3. Off heat, fold in green onion, shredded chicken, and half of the mozzarella and cheddar. Mix well.
  4. Spread mixture into prepared dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar.
  5. Bake for 20–30 minutes until edges are bubbling and top is melted.
  6. Optional: broil 2–3 minutes for caramelized top. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with chips, crackers, or veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for speed or swap cheeses based on your melt preference. To lighten, stir in yogurt off heat. Not recommended for freezing due to dairy separation. Optional broil at the end adds golden spots—watch closely. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or next-day sliders!

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