Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Blue Cheese Swirl
A creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip with a tangy blue cheese swirl, perfect for game day or casual gatherings. This easy recipe combines shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and a signature blue cheese swirl for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 400 grams, rotisserie recommended)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- ½ cup (75 g) blue cheese crumbles (good quality like Maytag)
- ½ cup (120 ml) ranch dressing
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine softened cream cheese and buffalo sauce in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer or sturdy spoon until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix gently to combine.
- Fold in shredded chicken and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to a prepared 8×8-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Scatter blue cheese crumbles over the top. Using the back of a spoon or butter knife, gently swirl the blue cheese into the dip to create pockets of flavor.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until edges bubble and top is lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
If cream cheese is too cold, warm it in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to avoid lumps. Use shredded rotisserie chicken for best texture. For a smokier flavor, add a dash of smoked paprika before baking. Keep an eye on the dip during baking to avoid overbrowning. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup (60 g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 10
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