Buffalo Chicken Dip with Canned Chicken Recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe using canned chicken is a creamy, spicy appetizer perfect for game days, parties, or any casual gathering. The combination of hot sauce, cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese crumbles, and cheddar creates a rich and flavorful dip that’s easy to prepare and bake to bubbly perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients
- 2 (12.5 ounce) cans premium chunk white chicken, drained and shredded
- 3/4 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the dip.
- Prepare Chicken: Drain the liquid from the canned chicken and shred the chicken into smaller pieces in a mixing bowl for even distribution.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and blue cheese crumbles to the shredded chicken. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixed dip into an 8×8 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the dip.
- Bake Dip: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheese topping is melted and slightly golden.
Notes
- You can substitute blue cheese crumbles with more ranch or shredded mozzarella if desired.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers.
- For a spicier dip, increase the amount of hot sauce or add a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Using canned chicken makes the recipe quicker and easier while maintaining great flavor.
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