Description
A creamy, cheesy, and spicy dip made with shredded chicken, ranch, and hot sauce—this party favorite is baked to bubbly perfection and served with chips or veggies.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 3 large breasts)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
⅔ cup ranch dressing
⅔ cup Frank’s RedHot Buffalo sauce
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided: 1 cup for mixing, ½ cup for topping)
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
Mix Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Mix well.
Assemble:
Spread mixture evenly into a 1.5-quart baking dish. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese on top.
Bake:
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the dip is bubbling at the edges.
Serve:
Serve hot with tortilla chips, carrot sticks, or celery sticks.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for the best flavor and melting.
Can be made in a crockpot: combine ingredients and cook on low for 2–3 hours.
Spice it up with extra hot sauce or add blue cheese crumbles for more tang.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
