Description
This Buffalo Chicken Dip combines the spicy flavor of buffalo wings with creamy cheese and ranch dressing for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for game days or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 frozen chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup buffalo hot sauce (like Frank’s Red Hot)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place the frozen chicken breasts in a large pan, cover with water, and boil until cooked through (about 20 minutes).
- In a bowl or directly in the crockpot, stir together cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and shredded cheddar.
- Shred the cooked chicken with forks and mix it into the sauce mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the crockpot (if not already there) and cook on low for 30 minutes until bubbly and smooth.
Notes
- Adjust the heat by changing the amount of hot sauce.
- Try cheese variations like Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
- Use dry ranch seasoning with sour cream as an alternative to bottled ranch.
- You can cook the chicken directly in the crockpot for 5 hours on low.
- Make ahead by mixing ingredients the night before and refrigerating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
