Description
Jalapeño-kissed Buffalo Chicken Dip that’s bold, creamy, tangy, and weeknight-easy. Sauté fresh jalapeños for bright heat, stir in chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch or blue cheese dressing, then bake until bubbly and melty. Perfect for watch parties, last-minute hangouts, and seriously good leftovers.
Ingredients
1–2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
10 oz cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
8 oz thick, creamy dressing (ranch or blue cheese)
4 oz shredded cheddar
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
1/2 cup chicken broth (as needed to loosen)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chili flakes (to taste)
1 tsp mild seasoning blend (e.g., taco seasoning)
Kosher salt & black pepper
Neutral oil, for sautéing
Instructions
1) Prep & preheat: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Have all ingredients ready.
2) Sauté jalapeños: Warm a drizzle of oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet. Cook jalapeños 3–5 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
3) Warm chicken & spices: Stir in chicken, garlic powder, chili flakes, and mild seasoning. Cook 3–5 minutes until hot.
4) Loosen: Add a splash of broth (start with 2–4 tbsp) to make a saucy base.
5) Make it creamy: Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese, dressing, and buffalo sauce until smooth and cohesive. Add more broth as needed for a scoopable dip.
6) Top & bake: Sprinkle cheddar (and blue cheese if using). Bake 10–12 minutes until edges bubble and cheese is fully melted with light golden spots.
7) Finish: Rest 3 minutes. Taste and adjust salt/pepper/heat. Serve with celery, carrots, chips, or toasted bread.
Notes
– Keep it from drying out: Don’t overbake; aim for bubbly edges and a hot, just-set center.
– Too thick: Stir in warm broth a tablespoon at a time.
– Lighter option: Swap half the cream cheese for Greek yogurt (stir yogurt in off heat).
– Make-ahead: Assemble (unbaked) up to 1–2 days ahead; bake when ready.
– Storage: Refrigerate 3–4 days; reheat gently (300–325°F oven or low stovetop) with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: One-pan, baked
- Cuisine: American