Description
This creamy and spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer combining shredded rotisserie chicken with a flavorful blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and cheeses, baked to bubbly perfection and served warm with crunchy tortilla chips and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise (best quality such as Hellmann’s or Duke’s)
- ½ cup hot sauce (preferably Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (from 1 rotisserie chicken)
- 2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese, divided
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese, divided (optional)
- ¼ cup finely chopped scallions (light and dark green parts only, from 3 to 4 scallions, plus more for garnish)
For Serving
- Tortilla chips
- Carrots sticks
- Celery sticks
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the dip.
- Prepare dip mixture: In a large bowl, warm the cream cheese in the microwave for about 45 seconds until softened. Add mayonnaise, hot sauce, and minced garlic, then whisk until smooth and well combined. Stir in shredded chicken, 1½ cups of the Pepper Jack cheese, 6 tablespoons of the blue cheese if using, and the finely chopped scallions until evenly mixed.
- Assemble and bake: Transfer the mixture into a 1½-quart (1.5-liter) baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of Pepper Jack cheese and 2 tablespoons of blue cheese over the top of the mixture. Place the dish in the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, until the dip is bubbling around the edges.
- Broil for browning: Turn on the broiler and position the baking dish about 6 inches (15 cm) from the heat source. Broil for a few minutes, watching carefully, until the top is lightly browned and bubbly.
- Rest and garnish: Remove the dip from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Sprinkle with additional chopped scallions for a fresh look and taste.
- Serve: Serve the dip warm alongside tortilla chips, carrot sticks, and celery sticks for dipping and enjoy the perfect spicy, cheesy appetizer.
Notes
- If you prefer less heat, reduce the hot sauce to ¼ cup or choose a milder variety.
- Blue cheese is optional but adds a classic tangy flavor that pairs well with buffalo sauce.
- Use fresh rotisserie chicken to save time and add delicious flavor.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to ensure a smooth dip.
- Broil only briefly and keep an eye on the dip to avoid burning the cheese on top.
- For a gluten-free option, be sure to use gluten-free tortilla chips.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave until warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
