Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe with Crispy Tortilla Chips
A creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip that’s perfect for parties and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Served warm with crispy tortilla chips, it’s a crowd-pleasing comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g) shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120ml) buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- ¼ cup (60ml) ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup (100g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh scallions or chives (optional, for garnish)
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- If not using pre-cooked shredded chicken, poach or roast about 2 chicken breasts, then shred finely to get 2 cups (300g).
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or microwaving in 10-second bursts until soft but not melted.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with ½ cup (120ml) buffalo sauce and ¼ cup (60ml) ranch or blue cheese dressing. Beat until smooth and uniform.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold in the shredded chicken until evenly coated with the buffalo cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the mixture evenly in an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle 1 cup (100g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the dip.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned on top, checking around 18 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped scallions or chives if desired.
- Serve warm with crispy tortilla chips.
Notes
Softening the cream cheese before mixing is key to avoid a grainy texture. Let the dip rest a few minutes after baking if it looks watery to thicken. For crispier chips, bake homemade tortilla chips at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes. Adjust buffalo sauce to control spiciness. Can be made ahead by mixing ingredients (except cheddar) and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup dip with torti
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
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