Creamy Loaded Buffalo Chicken Dip (Easy Tailgate Recipe)
This creamy loaded buffalo chicken dip is the perfect game day appetizer, featuring tender shredded chicken, a blend of cheeses, and authentic buffalo wing flavor. It stays warm and creamy for hours, making it ideal for tailgates and watch parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (preferably Frank’s RedHot Original)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your baking dish lightly with non-stick spray or butter.
- Shred your chicken into small, even pieces using two forks.
- Soften the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl for about 20 seconds if needed.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Blend until completely smooth using a hand mixer or spatula.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, and 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Reserve the remaining cheese for the top. Stir until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the top. Add blue cheese crumbles if using.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly around the edges and the top cheese is melted and starting to turn golden.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Top with sliced green onions before serving.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or crusty bread.
Notes
For a slow cooker version, combine all ingredients and cook on low for 2 hours, then switch to warm. To make ahead, assemble without top cheese and refrigerate up to 24 hours; add cheese and bake 10 minutes longer. If dip looks oily after baking, stir before serving. Use full-fat cream cheese for best creaminess. Shred cheese from a block for smoother melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 14
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