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Easy Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip

Easy Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip: Your New Favorite Party Snack

This Easy Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer with a zesty flavor profile.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip Base
  • 2 cups shredded Chicken Breasts Cooked and shredded
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing Can substitute with blue cheese dressing
For the Spice
  • 1/2 cup Hot Sauce Adjust according to heat preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can substitute with minced fresh garlic
For Texture and Flavor
  • 1/4 cup sliced Green Onion Can substitute with chives
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Reserve half for topping
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Reserve half for topping

Equipment

  • large pot
  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Medium saucepot
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Boil water, add chicken breasts, simmer for 25 minutes, remove, cool, and shred.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and spray baking pan with non-stick spray.
  3. Make Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder over medium-low heat. Whisk until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Stir in chicken, green onion, mozzarella, and cheddar until well mixed.
  5. Transfer and Top: Spread mixture in baking pan, top with reserved cheese.
  6. Bake & Broil: Bake for 20-30 minutes until cheese is melted, then broil for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve: Let cool slightly, then serve warm with tortilla chips or veggie sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Enjoy with various dippers like tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crispy crackers. Can be made ahead and baked before serving.

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