Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Dip, Dips

Equipment

  • Microwave safe bowl or medium saucepan
  • Prep bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Whisk
  • Can opener
  • Cheese grater

Ingredients

  • 16 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
  • 2/3 cup Frank’s Hot Sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 20 oz canned chicken

Instructions

Prep Ingredients

  • Drain canned chicken and add to a medium prep bowl. Shred with two forks and set aside.
  • Grate cheese and set aside.
  • Mix ranch dressing and hot sauce together in a small prep bowl.

Stovetop Directions

  • Melt cream cheese on the stovetop over medium-low heat.
  • Add ranch and hot sauce mixture. Heat through and whisk until smooth.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese and the shredded chicken. Stir until mixture bubbles.
  • Transfer to a serving dish. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

Microwave Directions

  • This recipe can also work in the microwave for those hot summer days that you don't want to stand over a hot stovetop.
  • Melt the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Check and stir the cream cheese in 1 minute intervals until melted.
  • Add ranch and hot sauce mixture. Heat in microwave and stir every two minutes until warm Whisk the mixture until smooth.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese and the shredded chicken. Stir and heat in microwave until warm. Check in 3-5 minute intervals, stirring each time.
  • Transfer to a serving dish or eat it right out of the bowl! Top with remaining cheese.
  • Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!