Description
Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, tangy, cheesy crowd-pleaser with classic wing-night flavor—easy to prep ahead, freezer-friendly, and ready in about 30 minutes with an oven or slow-cooker option.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
⅓–½ cup buffalo wing sauce
⅓ cup ranch dressing
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions (optional, for finish)
Instructions
Prep: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 6–8″ oven-safe baking dish.
Mix base: Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Flavor: Mix in buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing until combined.
Fold: Stir in shredded chicken and 1 cup mozzarella.
Top: Spread into dish and top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
Bake: Bake 20–30 minutes until edges bubble.
Broil (optional): Broil 2–3 minutes for a browned top.
Finish: Rest 5 minutes, top with green onions, serve warm.
Notes
Make-ahead: Assemble and refrigerate up to 3 days before baking.
Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze up to 3 months (thaw overnight or bake from frozen in a freezer-to-oven safe dish).
Reheat: 300°F oven or short microwave bursts, stirring.
Adjust heat: Use ⅓ cup sauce for mild, ½ cup for spicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven-baked (one-pan); slow cooker option
- Cuisine: American