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Name: Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Dip
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot or other buffalo-style hot sauce; 1/2 cup ranch dressing; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional); 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for brining chicken, optional)

Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Dip

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This ultimate Buffalo chicken dip is a crowd-pleasing favorite, perfect for sunny days, game nights, or backyard gatherings. Blending tangy buffalo sauce, creamy cheeses, and tender chicken, it's baked until bubbly and golden for irresistible flavor and texture. A brining step keeps the chicken juicy, while a touch of smoked paprika adds warmth and depth. Serve it with crisp veggies or toasted bread for the ideal scoop. It's spicy, savory, creamy, and a true party classic—guaranteed to disappear fast!

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
If using freshly cooked chicken, brine chicken breast in 6% salt solution (about 1 tablespoon kosher salt per 2 cups water) for 20 minutes, then drain. Poach or bake until cooked through, then shred (skip this if using rotisserie or leftover chicken).
In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, buffalo hot sauce, ranch dressing, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, blue cheese (if using), garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
Fold in the shredded chicken and most of the green onions (reserve some for garnish).
Spread mixture into an 8-inch oven-safe baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over the top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until hot, bubbling, and slightly golden on top.
Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining green onions. Serve hot with celery sticks, carrot sticks, chips, or toasted baguette slices.