Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip

Hot and cheesy baked buffalo chicken dip is one of the best appetizers to serve, especially for game days and special occasions. It’s made with lots of cheddar cheese, garlic, homemade buffalo sauce and topped with green scallions at the end for even more flavor. This recipe is a spin off from my delicious baked buffalo chicken sliders which is also a family favorite in my home. Serve alongside these perfectly baked candied kielbasa and Spanish style garlic shrimp for an assortment of appetizers at your next event.

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Ingredients

• Chicken Breasts – Cook boneless, skinless chicken breasts until they can be easily shredded.
• Salt, Pepper and Granulated Garlic – Season the chicken before cooking.
• Frank’s Red Hot Sauce and Butter – Mix together melted butter and hot sauce to make homemade buffalo sauce.
• Honey, Garlic Cloves and Ranch Seasoning – Stir the honey, minced garlic cloves and dry ranch seasoning into the buffalo sauce mixture to add flavor.
• Cream Cheese – Adds a creamy texture to the dip.
• Cheddar Cheese – Top with cheddar cheese and bake.
• Green Scallions – Top with chopped, fresh green scallions for the best buffalo chicken dip ever!

Cook The Chicken

1. Heat oil on medium high heat in a large pot.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and granulated garlic.
3. Transfer the chicken to the pot and sear on both sides for 1-2 minutes just to give the chicken some color.
4. Add enough water or chicken broth to cover the chicken and bring to a boil.
5. Once the chicken begins boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches about 155 degrees F to 160 degrees F. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.
6. Remove the chicken from the pan and shred with 2 forks or in a stand mixer.

Make The Buffalo Chicken Dip

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Melt the butter in the microwave in 30 second intervals. Set aside for now.
3. Finely chop and mince the garlic cloves.
4. In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, Frank’s red hot sauce, minced garlic, dry ranch seasoning and honey.
5. Add the chicken, cream cheese and cheddar cheese to the bowl. Toss in the buffalo sauce until fully coated.
6. Transfer the buffalo chicken mixture to a deep 7×11 baking dish.
7. Top with cheddar cheese and transfer to the oven. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
8. Remove your baked buffalo chicken dip from the oven and top with chopped green scallions. Serve immediately and enjoy.

What To Serve With

You can serve baked buffalo chicken dip with almost anything. But here are some of my favorites to serve for dipping:

• Ritz Crackers
• Celery Sticks
• Baby Carrots
• Saltine Crackers
• Pita Chips

Recipe Notes

• Substitute for canned chicken and a good quality store bought buffalo sauce for a quick version of this recipe.
• Serve with crackers, crunchy veggies and more.
• This recipe was made with a deep 7×11 baking dish.
• Reduce hot sauce to 1/3 cup for a milder version.