Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe with Easy Festive Red White Blue Chips
A creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip paired with festive red, white, and blue chips, perfect for summer barbecues and parties. This quick and easy recipe balances heat and creaminess for a crowd-pleasing snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g) cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) ranch dressing
- 1 cup (110g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (30g) blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Festive red white blue tortilla chips (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and ranch dressing until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes with a hand mixer or 4-5 minutes by hand).
- Stir in the buffalo wing sauce until the mixture is vibrant orange.
- Fold in the cooked shredded chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste; stir well.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese and blue cheese crumbles if using.
- Transfer the mixture to an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) oven-safe baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and golden on top. For a less browned top, bake 15 minutes then broil for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Serve warm with festive red white blue chips.
Notes
Soften cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Adjust baking time if baking from refrigerated dip. For less heat, reduce buffalo sauce or add more ranch or cream cheese. Can be served with celery or carrot sticks as a low-carb alternative. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/8 of the dip
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
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