One of the great party appetizers made even better!
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One could argue that it’s not actually a party unless there is Buffalo chicken dip. Reasonably people can disagree with that, but it’s hard to deny that this is one of the all-time great party foods. It’s essentially a casserole that was made for dipping chips, vegetables, or anything else you want. With a serving of ranch dressing, which we know blends perfectly with Buffalo chicken, this dip is even better than ordinary Buffalo chicken dip.
With some ranch dressing, not to mention sour cream and cream cheese, this dip is both spicy and creamy. It comes out hot but not too hot. After all, you don’t want to overpower the taste of the chicken or the melted cheese on top. With so many amazing flavors coming at you all at once, this dip is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Don’t even think about hosting a party without a dish of Buffalo ranch chicken dip.
If you’re hosting a big party and are thinking about making a few different dips, you might also want to try this Healthy Spinach Dip or perhaps Greek Yogurt Spinach Dip. Likewise, tasty Cottage Cheese Dip will delight folks and can be prepared quickly. Finally, if you find yourself getting a little adventurous, try making Vegan Carrot Cake Dip with Spice Chips.
Is Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip Healthy?
Buffalo ranch chicken dip does have some drawbacks from a health perspective, so it’s not necessarily something for people of all diets. It has 330 calories per serving, as well as a high amount of fat, saturated fat, and sodium. If you can, use low-fat cheese or low-fat cream cheese; doing so can help reduce the calorie count a little. On the bright side, the chicken in this dip is a good source of protein. This dish also has a healthy amount of vitamin A and calcium, so there are some positives from a nutritional standpoint.
Any Kind of Chicken…
One of the benefits of this recipe is that it’s viable with any kind of chicken. You can cook chicken breast or tenders specifically for this dip. But you can also get a rotisserie chicken or use leftover chicken. As long as the chicken is fully cooked and shredded into small, edible pieces that won’t need to be cut any smaller once they’re in the dip, you’ll be in good shape.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped (for garnish)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat
Prepare oven and dish.
Combine
Mix dip ingredients.
Assemble
Layer in a baking dish and top with cheese.
Bake
Cook until bubbly.
Garnish
Add green onions and serve.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
To prep in advance, it’s possible to combine all of the ingredients together and pour them into the baking dish but not put the dish in the oven. Instead, keep it in the refrigerator and bake when it’s almost time to serve the dip. Meanwhile, if there are leftovers, make sure to cover them with saran wrap and store in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days.
Serving Suggestions
There are many ways that this dip can be consumed. The most obvious option is to have Air Fryer Tortilla Chips or perhaps Keto Tortilla Chips. Either option would be better than store-bought chips. You can also try making Homemade Potato Chips, including Air Fryer Potato Chips or even consider making Homemade Ritz Crackers to use with this dip. Then again, you could just keep it classic and chop up some raw vegetables like celery or carrot.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon green onions chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, Buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, and sour cream until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle evenly with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm with your choice of dippers such as celery sticks, carrot sticks, or tortilla chips.
Nutrition Info:
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