Description
A rich, spicy, and creamy buffalo chicken dip that comes together in just 15 minutes using rotisserie chicken and simple ingredients. Perfect for game days, parties, or quick snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (200g)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, cut into cubes (225g)
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Original hot sauce (120ml)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (115g)
- 1/2 cup creamy ranch dressing (120ml)
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (30g)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (30g)
Instructions
- Shred the rotisserie chicken if not already done, ensuring you have about 2 cups. Cut the block of cream cheese into 8 equal cubes to ensure even melting.
- Place cream cheese cubes in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave for another 30 seconds and stir again. Repeat until mostly melted but still slightly lumpy (about 1.5-2 minutes total). Alternatively, melt cream cheese and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Stir in the hot sauce and ranch dressing vigorously until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and half of the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and blue cheese crumbles on top.
- Microwave for 1 minute on high, then stir. If not fully melted, microwave in 30-second bursts. Let the dip sit for 2 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat block cream cheese, not tub spread, for best texture. Let cream cheese soften slightly before melting. If the dip becomes greasy, it was overheated; whisk in a tablespoon of cold water or milk to rescue the emulsion. Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup dip with 2 c
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
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