Frank's Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Frank's Buffalo Chicken Dip is ultra easy, creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly delicious. It's perfect for all the parties and game days.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz regular cream cheese, very soft
- ½ cup Ranch dressing, good quality
- ¼ to ½ cup Frank's Hot Sauce, depending on desired spice level
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, extra sharp, best if you shred it yourself - divided
- 1 ½ lbs shredded chicken, cooked, rotisserie works great
- corn chips, tortilla chips, crackers, or celery/carrot sticks for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F with rack on upper middle position.
- In a heavy medium pot, whisk softened cream cheese on low heat until completely smooth. Add Ranch dressing, hot sauce, garlic and onion powders, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, and chicken.
- Using a fork, whisk mixture on medium-low heat until mixture is heated through. Taste and add a bit of water if needed to dilute. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese on evenly over top.
- Bake uncovered 5-10 min or just until cheese is melted and lightly browned at edges. Serve hot, with crackers, chips, and/or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- I like to soften cream cheese in the microwave prior to using, as it helps ensure the dip is super creamy and not lumpy.
- Depending on the brand of dressing and style of chicken used, the dip may be more or less salty - if it's too salty, you can dilute it with a bit of water.
- Start with ¼ cup of hot sauce and add more to reach your desired level of spiciness.
- Extra sharp cheddar cheese works best for this recipe. Shred a block of cheese yourself for the best texture and flavor.
- Rotisserie chicken is a time-saving and delicious option for this dip. It's already cooked and packed with flavor.
- Serve your Buffalo Chicken Dip with thick corn chips, tortilla chips, crackers, or celery and carrot sticks. The dip can be served hot or at room temperature. Leftovers can be wrapped airtight and chilled for several days.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg