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creamy spicy shredded chicken dip

Buff Chicken Dip

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 9x9-inch baking dish
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk or mixing spoon
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 cheese grater (if using block cheese)
  • 1 Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup cooked chicken shredded
  • 8 ounce cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce such as Frank's RedHot
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing optional
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon green onions sliced for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Add softened cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to the mixing bowl.
  • Whisk or stir the mixture until completely smooth and well combined.
  • Fold in the shredded chicken, 0.75 cup of the cheddar cheese, and 0.25 cup of the mozzarella cheese using the spatula.
  • Spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
  • Add blue cheese crumbles on top if using.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbling around the edges and the cheese on top is melted.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the dip rest for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or crusty bread.

Notes

For best results, use freshly shredded cheese, as it melts more smoothly than pre-shredded varieties that contain anti-caking agents; adjust the heat level by adding more or less hot sauce, or stir in a pinch of cayenne for extra kick. This dip can be prepared ahead by assembling it up to a day in advance, covering, and refrigerating until ready to bake—just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if it goes into the oven cold. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave; if it thickens too much, stir in a splash of milk or extra ranch to loosen the texture. You can also swap ranch for all blue cheese dressing for a stronger flavor, or use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra richness.
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