Easy 5-Ingredient Buffalo Chicken Dip (Best Game Day Recipe)
This easy 5-ingredient buffalo chicken dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. It’s creamy, cheesy, and perfectly spicy, ready in under 20 minutes for any game day or gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Soften the cream cheese (microwave for 10-15 seconds if needed).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing. Stir until well combined.
- Reserve about 1/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Fold the remaining cheddar into the mixture gently.
- Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish (8×8 or 9×9). Spread evenly. Sprinkle the reserved cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly around the edges and the top is melted and lightly golden.
- Let the dip rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or crusty bread.
Notes
For a faster option, use the microwave method: follow steps 1-4, then microwave on high for 2 minutes, stir, then microwave for another 1-2 minutes until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle reserved cheese on top and microwave for 30 more seconds. To make ahead, assemble the dip a day in advance and refrigerate; add 5 extra minutes to baking time. For less spice, use mild buffalo sauce or reduce to 1/4 cup. For more heat, add extra buffalo sauce or chopped pickled jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 14
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