Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken blended with cheese, served warm alongside crisp celery sticks.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken & Dairy

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/2 cup sour cream
05 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
06 - 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)

→ Sauce & Seasonings

07 - 1/2 cup hot sauce (e.g., Franks RedHot)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ For Serving

10 - 4-6 large celery stalks, cut into sticks
11 - Extra chopped chives or green onions (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, hot sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and blue cheese crumbles if using, ensuring an even mixture.
04 - Transfer the mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish, smoothing the surface evenly.
05 - Sprinkle additional cheddar cheese on top, if preferred.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the dip is bubbly and golden around the edges.
07 - Allow the dip to cool slightly, then garnish with chopped chives or green onions if desired.
08 - Serve warm alongside celery sticks for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in less than an hour, leaving you time to actually enjoy your guests instead of stressing in the kitchen.
  • The warm, creamy base with that perfect kick of heat keeps people coming back for one more celery stick, even when they swear they're done.
  • One baking dish means minimal cleanup, and the flavors only get better if it sits around—perfect for make-ahead gatherings.
02 -
  • Don't overmix your cream cheese at the start or it can split when it hits the heat—stir just until there are no visible lumps.
  • The dip will firm up slightly as it cools, so what looks perfect right out of the oven might seem a touch thick once it's been sitting. This is exactly right, not a mistake.
03 -
  • Softening your cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for thirty minutes makes mixing effortless and keeps your dip perfectly smooth.
  • A small baking dish means a thicker dip with more caramelized edges—exactly the texture that gets people reaching for one more bite.

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