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Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy and zesty snack or appetizer that is loaded with the bold flavors of Buffalo chicken wings. Using ingredients, you may already have on hand, it’s a great dish to make. Enjoy the full flavor of buffalo chicken wings without the mess!

Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip in a black pan with toasted bread slices

This Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip can be made for game days, parties, or just a snack for a get-together! It’s packed with tender shredded chicken, ranch dressing, cream cheese, spicy hot sauce, and cheddar and blue cheese. It's simply baked until golden and bubbly. It can be served with tortilla chips, crackers or thinly sliced toasted baguette crostini. You can even add traditional carrot, and celery sticks as a dipping option.

You can make this buffalo chicken dip with all any chicken, such as shredded poached chicken, baked chicken breasts or thighs, or rotisserie chicken. If you're in a pinch, even canned chicken can work. This recipe is a great way to create a new dish with leftover store-bought rotisserie chicken. It's so simple.

Ingredients for this Recipe:

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (left over rotisserie chicken is great)
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese (cut into small cubes)
  • ½ cup (we prefer Frank's RedHot® but you can use your favorite brand)
  • ½ cup ranch dressing (your favorite brand)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (shred yourself)
  • ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
  • extra blue cheese crumbles, green onion or chives (optional for garnish)

NOTE: Rotisserie chicken is the best and easiest option for this recipe. We, love using leftover rotisserie chicken and creating a new, exciting dish. It is a great way to use up leftovers and eliminate waste. If you need more inspiration and recipe ideas using rotisserie chicken, then take a look at our collection of 10 Delicious Rotisserie Chicken Recipes.

How to Make Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip:

  1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F.
  2. MIX chicken, cream cheese cubes, hot sauce, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese and blue cheese crumbles in a large bowl.
  3. PLACE the mixture into shallow 1-quart baking dish.
  4. BAKE for 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through.
  5. REMOVE from the oven and give it a good stir.
  6. TOP with extra blue cheese crumbles green onions.
  7. SERVE with chips, crostini, crackers and/or carrot and celery sticks.
  8. ENJOY!

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