Buffalo Chicken Dip with Celery (Printer-friendly)
Creamy and spicy dip featuring shredded chicken, tangy Buffalo sauce, and melted cheeses. Ready in 40 minutes for 8 servings.
# What you'll need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ Dairy
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
→ Sauce
06 - 1/2 cup Buffalo hot sauce
07 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
→ Seasonings
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ To Serve
11 - 4-5 celery stalks, cut into sticks
12 - 7 oz tortilla chips or corn chips
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Buffalo hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and blue cheese until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a 1.5 to 2 quart baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbly throughout.
06 - For a golden top, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of baking.
07 - Serve hot with celery sticks and chips for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The perfect balance of creamy and spicy creates an almost addictive flavor that keeps everyone coming back for just one more scoop.
- You can prep it entirely ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when guests arrive, meaning you get to actually enjoy the party instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
02 -
- Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable, as cold cream cheese will leave lumps no matter how vigorously you mix.
- Let the dip rest for about 5 minutes after removing from the oven, as this allows the flavors to settle and prevents burned mouths from overeager dipping.
03 -
- Keep this dip warm during longer gatherings by transferring it to a small slow cooker on the warm setting, stirring occasionally to maintain the creamy texture.
- If you have leftovers, transform them into an incredible sandwich spread or stuffing for baked potatoes the next day.