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Baked buffalo chicken dip topped with melted cheddar and green onions beside celery, carrots, and tortilla chips

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Creamy buffalo chicken dip with shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch, wing sauce, and cheddar. Bake it until bubbly or warm it in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce plus more to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions or chives optional
  • Blue cheese crumbles optional

Equipment

  • 1 8-inch square baking dish
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square or similar 2-quart baking dish.
  2. Stir the softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the ranch dressing and buffalo wing sauce.
  3. Fold in the shredded chicken and 1 cup of the cheddar. Spread the mixture in the dish and top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar.
  4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbling at the edges. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes only if you want extra browning.
  5. Rest for 5 minutes. Top with green onions, chives, or blue cheese and serve.

Notes

Slow cooker: Combine the mixture in a 2- to 3-quart slow cooker. Heat on LOW for 2 to 3 hours, stirring once or twice, then switch to WARM.
Storage: Cool leftovers, cover, and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or a 325°F oven until hot.