Buffalo Chicken Recipe
A flavorful and creamy Buffalo Chicken dip combining tender shredded chicken, tangy buffalo wing sauce, and rich cream cheese, perfect for serving as a crowd-pleasing appetizer with chips and fresh vegetables.
- Author: Bella
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Main Ingredients
- 12.5 oz can drained chunk chicken breast
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 4 oz finely grated Colby Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (add more for extra heat)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
For Serving
- Tortilla chips
- Carrot sticks
- Celery sticks
- Prepare the chicken: Drain the canned chunk chicken breast thoroughly to remove excess liquid, then shred or break it apart into smaller pieces if necessary to ensure even mixing.
- Mix the base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add cheeses: Fold in the drained chicken and the finely grated Colby Jack cheese into the creamy mixture, mixing until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Heat the dip: Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Alternatively, heat the dip in a microwave-safe bowl for 3-4 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Serve: Remove the dip from heat and serve warm with tortilla chips, carrot sticks, and celery sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce to control the spiciness of the dip.
- For a creamier texture, you can add a little sour cream or mayonnaise.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated; warm it up before serving.
- Use gluten-free tortilla chips to make the dish gluten free.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 1/3 cup)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken dip, appetizer, party dip, creamy buffalo dip, finger food, game day snack