Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken baked until bubbly, paired with fresh celery sticks for a flavorful snack.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

03 - 1/2 cup sour cream

04 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing

05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

06 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)

07 - 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce

08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

10 - 6 large celery stalks, cut into sticks

01 - Heat oven to 350°F (180°C).

02 - In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, buffalo hot sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper; blend until smooth.

03 - Fold in shredded chicken, mozzarella, and blue cheese if using, mixing evenly.

04 - Transfer mixture to an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking dish and spread uniformly.

05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly.

06 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

07 - Serve warm alongside fresh celery sticks.

01 -

It uses up leftover chicken and turns it into something everyone fights over.
The mix of creamy and spicy hits that perfect balance where you cant stop reaching for more.
It comes together fast enough that you can decide to make it after people are already on their way.

02 -

If your cream cheese isnt soft enough, the dip will be lumpy no matter how much you stir, so plan ahead or microwave it in ten-second bursts.
Dont skip the cooling time after baking or the first person to dive in will regret it, that cheese holds heat like lava.

03 -

Use a hand mixer to blend the cream cheese base, it makes it silky and saves you from arm fatigue.
For the best texture, shred your own mozzarella from a block instead of using pre-shredded, it melts so much better.