Buffalo Chicken Dip with Canned Chicken
A creamy and spicy dip made with canned chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, and Buffalo hot sauce, perfect for gatherings and game nights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz canned chicken, drained and shredded Can be substituted with rotisserie or cooked chicken.
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 0.5 cup Buffalo hot sauce Adjust to taste; Frank’s Red Hot is a popular choice.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Some reserved for topping.
- blue cheese crumbles Optional for added flavor.
- green onions, thinly sliced For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Drain and shred one can of canned chicken, and add to a mixing bowl.
- Combine in the bowl with softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and Buffalo hot sauce, adjusting spice level to preference.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, mixing well while reserving some for topping.
- Optionally, stir in blue cheese crumbles and green onions for added flavor.
Baking
- Transfer the mixture to a prepared baking dish.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Once baked, garnish with reserved cheddar cheese and additional green onions before serving.
Notes
For a creamier dip, add more cream cheese or a splash of heavy cream. Adjust the heat by varying the hot sauce to your desired level. Prepare the dip a day ahead for richer flavor.