Buffalo Chicken Dip
This easy Buffalo Chicken Dip combines shredded rotisserie chicken with melted cream cheese, zesty hot sauce, and crisp celery, topped with crumbled blue cheese. Baked until bubbly, it offers all the bold flavors of classic Buffalo wings in a creamy, shareable dip. Perfect for parties, game days, or a satisfying snack, served warm with your favorite dippers.
Equipment
- 1 Medium Saucepan
- 1 9-inch Pie plate Or similar oven-safe baking dish
- 1 Whisk or Sturdy Spatula For melting and mixing ingredients
- 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
Main
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup hot sauce recommended: Frank's
- 1 rotisserie chicken shredded
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- Crackers bread or carrot sticks, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a medium saucepan over moderate heat, melt the cream cheese until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add the celery, hot sauce and chicken and mix well. Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch pie plate and sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese on top. Bake until hot and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Serve with crackers, bread or carrot sticks.
- What Makes This Recipe Really Sing: This has all the great flavors of Buffalo chicken wings without all the fat of the chicken skin and oil. Want to make it lighter? Feel free to use light cream cheese.
Notes
For optimal smoothness, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before melting. Adjust hot sauce to your preferred spice level; Frank's RedHot is classic. While rotisserie chicken is convenient, home-cooked shredded chicken breast works equally well. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a touch of garlic powder or a dash of apple cider vinegar to balance the richness. Ensure the dip is piping hot and bubbly from the oven for the best experience. Garnish with fresh chives or a light sprinkle of paprika for visual appeal. To lighten the dip, substitute light cream cheese and low-fat blue cheese. Serve with a variety of dippers, including sturdy tortilla chips or bell pepper strips, in addition to the suggested options.