Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Nothing says game day feast like some thick and creamy buffalo chicken dip. Make this easy football appetizer for your team’s next big win!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds chicken breast raw
- 8 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese softened
- ½ cup Frank's Red Hot
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1¼ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 party-size bag Fritos Scoops
Instructions
- First, slice the chicken breast into pieces, roughly about the size of your palm.
- Next, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Then add the chicken to the pot and turn heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- While chicken is cooking, preheat oven to 350 degrees F and begin preparing the dip. Combine cream cheese, Frank's Red Hot, ranch, and cheddar cheese in a large, oven-safe baking dish. Stir well to combine.
- Next, remove the cooked chicken from the pot and transfer to a cutting board. Shred using two forks. Add the shredded chicken to the baking dish in batches, stirring to incorporate.
- Bake (uncovered) for 15 to 20 minutes, then stir well and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with Fritos Scoops, or your chip of choice.
Notes
Cream cheese: It will be much easier to mix everything together if the cream cheese is soft. Let it sit on the counter for a bit before making this recipe (30 minutes or so). If you forget or don't have time, microwave the cream cheese by itself in the baking dish before adding the rest of the ingredients, just until softened (about 15 seconds).
Frank's Red Hot: You can adjust the amount of Frank's if you want this dip more or less spicy. Just be aware that deviating too much in either direction will change the consistency of your dip. A small adjustment goes a long way in terms of heat level, and won't impact the creamy texture of the dip too much.
Ranch dressing: If you prefer, blue cheese dressing is a fine substitute for ranch. Note that you will end up with a slightly different (but just as delicious!) flavor.
What to dip in buffalo chicken dip: Fritos Scoops are our go-to since you can load them up with this dip, and their savory flavor and crunchiness are far superior to regular tortilla chips. But there are so many other great choices if you want to change it up! Tortilla chips, bread, and King's Hawaiian rolls are all solid choices, just to name a few.
Slow cooker method: Yes, you can make this dip in a slow cooker! Just add all the ingredients to your crockpot, cover, and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours (give it a good stir every hour or so). This works great for parties.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
