Oven Buffalo Chicken Dip

This Oven Buffalo Chicken Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, a creamy, spicy, and incredibly delicious appetizer perfect for game days, parties, or a cozy night in. Combining succulent chicken with a tangy buffalo sauce and rich cheeses, this dip is a guaranteed hit that's effortlessly simple to prepare.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Course: Appetizer

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken shredded or finely diced (rotisserie chicken works perfectly for convenience!)
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce your favorite brand
1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing (ranch is less polarizing for a crowd!)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided (or use all cheddar for simplicity)
1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Crumbled blue cheese for garnish (optional)

Equipment

Medium-sized baking dish (8x8 inch square or similar oven-safe casserole dish)
Large mixing bowl
Electric Mixer (optional)

Method

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish (an 8x8 inch square dish or a similar oven-safe casserole dish works well).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing. Mix until smooth and well combined. An electric mixer can make this step quicker and ensure a lump-free base.
8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese into the cream cheese mixture. Make sure the chicken is evenly distributed throughout the dip.
2 cups cooked chicken, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Spoon the buffalo chicken dip mixture into your prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the dip. This will create a delicious, golden-brown crust.
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly around the edges, and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden brown.
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. If desired, garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese for extra flavor and presentation. Serve immediately with your favorite dippers.
1/4 cup chopped green onions, Crumbled blue cheese

Notes

This dip is best served warm, right out of the oven, when it’s at its creamiest and most delicious. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3-4 days; reheat in the oven at 300°F (150°C).