Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe with Crispy Tortilla Chips
A quick and easy creamy buffalo chicken dip that’s perfect for game nights and parties, served with crispy tortilla chips for scooping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt as a lighter option)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Tortilla chips for serving (sturdy, thick-cut recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream. Beat until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Fold in shredded chicken and half of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses gently.
- Transfer mixture to an 8×8 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Serve warm with crispy tortilla chips.
Notes
Let cream cheese soften fully to avoid lumps. Shred cheese fresh for best melting. Fold chicken gently to keep texture. Watch baking time to avoid burnt cheese. For extra crisp chips, toss in olive oil and bake separately at 350°F for 10 minutes. Can prep dip ahead and refrigerate before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/8 of the dip
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 12
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