Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken blend baked to bubbly perfection, paired with crisp celery sticks.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Dairy

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)

→ Sauce & Seasonings

07 - 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ To Serve

10 - 6 large celery stalks, cut into sticks

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F (180°C) to prepare for baking.
02 - In a large bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, buffalo hot sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Fold in the shredded chicken, mozzarella, and blue cheese if using, ensuring an even mixture.
04 - Spread the combined mixture evenly into an 8x8-inch baking dish.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the dip is heated through and bubbling.
06 - Allow the dip to cool for 5 minutes after removing from the oven.
07 - Present warm with fresh celery sticks for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes of actual work, then the oven does the rest while you set up or catch your breath.
  • The dip stays warm and creamy in a baking dish, so you're not standing there spooning it into fresh bowls every five minutes.
  • One batch disappears at any gathering, and people always ask if you made it from scratch.
02 -
  • Don't skip softening the cream cheese first—cold cream cheese will create pockets that never fully blend, and you'll bite into gritty spots.
  • If your dip seems too thick after baking, a splash of hot sauce or even a tablespoon of milk stirred in will loosen it right up.
03 -
  • Taste the mixture before it goes in the oven; you can adjust heat or salt then, not after it's baked.
  • Use a shallow baking dish so more of the dip gets exposed to the oven heat and develops that golden, slightly crispy edge.

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