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A tortilla chip dipped into the best buffalo chicken dip in a cast iron pan

Best Buffalo Chicken Dip

This baked buffalo chicken dip is creamy, spicy, and has just the right kick for the perfect party appetizer.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip, Canned Chicken Buffalo Dip, Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 16
Author: Donnalea

Equipment

cast iron pan
mixing bowl
hand mixer optional

Ingredients

  • 2 cans chicken or 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup Franks Original Hot Sauce or Franks Buffalo Wing Sauce
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 28 g
  • ½ cup sour cream or ¼ cup mayonnaise and ¼ cup greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded cheese divided (mozzarella, cheddar, marble, or your favorite blend)
  • 1 cup cooked bacon pieces divided
  • 1 Tablespoon crumbled bleu cheese optional
  • finely sliced green onion optional
  • parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  • In a bowl, add softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning, mayonnaise and sour cream. Mix well by hand or beat with a hand blender.
  • Fold in cooked chicken, ½ cup shredded cheese and ½ cup cooked bacon. Turn into a 2 quart dish and top with remaining ½ cup cheese and bacon bits.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or bubbly and golden. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can assemble this recipe and refrigerate until ready to heat. Add 10 minutes to the cook time.