Buffalo Chicken Dip with Ranch or Blue Cheese
This dip is creamy, tangy, cheesy, and bursting with the flavors of Buffalo hot wings. It's an easy recipe that is guaranteed to be a hit at any party!
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package of ⅓ less fat or reduced fat cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast, thigh, or a mixture of both
- ½ cup Buffalo wing hot sauce
- ½ cup Ranch or Blue cheese dressing
- 4 ounces (about 1 cup) freshly grated Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Garnish
- 1 green scallion (light and green parts only) finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Accompaniments
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
- Crostini or toasted baguette slices
- Pretzel chips
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Stir the chicken and hot sauce together in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until heated through, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the cream cheese and choice of dressing, and cook until heated through, about 3 more minutes. Mix in half (½ cup) of the grated cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart gratin dish set on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the remaining half (½ cup) of the grated cheese over the top.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Garnish with scallions or parsley and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Leftovers can be creatively used to make quesadillas and grilled cheese. They can be stirred into pasta or topped on a baked potato.
Nutrition
Calories: 828kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 3184mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1434IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 586mg | Iron: 2mg
