Description
A quick and easy creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip using canned chicken for dependability and minimal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Canned chicken (12 oz, drained and shredded)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup Ranch dressing
- ½ cup Buffalo hot sauce
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- Optional – Blue cheese crumbles
- Optional – Green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Drain and shred the canned chicken well. Press out excess liquid with paper towels.
- Combine the ingredients: Soften the cream cheese first. Stir cream cheese, ranch, hot sauce, and most of the cheddar until uniform. Fold in chicken.
- Transfer to a baking dish: Spread the mix into a shallow 8×8 or similar dish. Sprinkle reserved cheddar on top.
- Bake the dip: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes until edges bubble and top is lightly browned.
- Garnish and serve: Top with blue cheese crumbles or chopped green onions if using. Serve warm with chips, crackers, or veggies.
Notes
This dip reheats well and can be stored for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg