Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Creamy, Cheesy, Ready in 30 Minutes)
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- 9x9 baking dish
- Hand mixer or sturdy spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup buffalo hot sauce
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped (for topping)
Instructions
- Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, blend softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo hot sauce until smooth.
- Stir in shredded chicken, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture into a baking dish and top with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, until melted and bubbling at the edges.
- Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Substitute blue cheese dressing for ranch for a sharper flavor.
Use block cheese, shredded fresh, for the smoothest melt.
Use block cheese, shredded fresh, for the smoothest melt.