Description
Indulge in this creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 cups cooked, shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an oven-safe baking dish.
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and Buffalo sauce. Mix using an electric mixer or fork until smooth.
- Incorporate Chicken and Cheese: Fold in the shredded chicken and half of the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the dip mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly with a spatula and sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake Until Bubbling: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden top.
- Garnish and Serve: Once out of the oven, sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the total dip (~120g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: To add a twist, substitute shredded turkey or jackfruit for a vegetarian option. Consider using pepper jack cheese for an extra kick. Allow leftovers to cool completely before storing in an airtight container; refrigerate for up to three days.