Buffalo Chicken Dip
Looking for the perfect dip to impress at your next party or just craving a delicious comfort food? Look no further! This Buffalo Chicken Dip is a flavor-packed delight that combines shredded chicken, creamy cheeses, and the spicy kick of buffalo sauce.
Servings: 10 servings
Equipment
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1.5 shredded rotisserie chicken You can use a rotisserie chicken from the store or cook one yourself
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup celery diced
- 2 packages cream cheese softened
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup blue cheese dressing
- AP Seasoning & Chicken Bouillon Powder to taste
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Franks Red Hot sauce or your favorite buffalo sauce
- Optionally you can add blue cheese crumbles
For Homemade Chips:
- Oil
- Corn tortillas
Instructions
- Measure out all of your sauce and dressing and set the cream cheese out to soften.
- Next, if you’re deciding to use the onion and celery, let’s dice it nice and fine. I like to add these ingredients for additional texture and little added flavor too.
Prepare the Chicken
- Start by shredding your chicken if you haven’t already.
- Using a rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut – just remove the skin and bones, then shred the meat with a fork.
- If you’re cooking your own chicken, you can boil or bake it until fully cooked, then shred it. Set aside.
- I prefer to shred my own cheese as often as possible but feel free to do as you please. You can also use whatever cheese you like.
Sauté the Onion & Celery
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion until it’s soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- This step adds a wonderful depth of flavor to your dip. Once done, remove from heat and set aside.
- Once the veggies have sweated down a bit, add in your ranch, blue cheese, and hot sauce.
- Give this a mix and allow it to simmer for a minute or two before adding in the softened cream cheese.
- Mix that together and begin to season.
- Next, add in the diced chicken and mix to combine.
- After the chicken is mixed in, it’s time to begin to incorporate the cheese.
- Once everything is combined, add to the casserole dish of your choice and top with Colby Jack Cheese.
- Place in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes.
Frying Chips
- If frying your own chips, simply cut the corn tortillas into quarters and then fry in 350 degree oil until crispy. Salt immediately after frying.
Notes
Tips for Success
- Make-Ahead Option: You can prepare the dip up to a day in advance. Just assemble everything in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate. When you’re ready to bake, just pop it in the oven straight from the fridge, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time if needed.
- Customize Your Heat: If you prefer a milder dip, use less buffalo sauce or swap in a mild buffalo sauce. Conversely, for extra heat, add a dash of cayenne pepper or use a hot sauce with a higher heat level.
- Garnish: Top with chopped green onions or extra crumbled blue cheese for an added touch of flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1534mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 0.3mg
