Rotisserie Buffalo Chicken Dip
We’re not doing dry, oily buffalo dip over here. We’re doing creamy, balanced, perfectly seasoned dip that actually tastes like chicken and not just hot sauce. I’m using rotisserie chicken because it’s fast, it’s tender, and it gives you that shredded texture without having to babysit a pot for hours. And yes, we’re adding ranch, the seasoning and a little ranch dressing, because it balances the heat and gives you addictive flavor that keeps you going back for more.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 265kcal
Ingredients
- 20 oz cooked chicken
- 2-3 teaspoons Ranch Seasoning 1 ½ teaspoons to season the chicken and 1- 1 ½ teaspoons to season the dip.
- 8 oz cream cheese Softened at room temperature. Diced into chunks to make it easier to incorporate.
- ½ cup Ranch Dressing
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce
- 2-3 cups grated cheese I use 1 ½ cups of cheddar and 1 ½ cups of mozzarella or gruyere cheese.
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Season the chicken with 1 - 1 ½ teaspoons of ranch seasoning.
- Combine all of the ingredients (only add half of the grated cheese during the step) and stir to mix well. Add the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish or a 10-12 inch oven safe pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- From there I like to broil it for 3-5 minutes to get a bubbly crisp topping.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
If you don't like ranch, omit it. You can omit it completely or use any of your favorite flavors, like blue cheese.
Use any of your favorite cheese. You can also just use only cheddar.
Use room temperature cream cheese. It’s easier to mix and has a smooth texture. At room temp, it melts smoothly into the dip, creating a creamy, velvety texture.
Cold cream cheese is stiff and lumpy, making it hard to blend evenly. Cold cream cheese doesn’t incorporate well with buffalo sauce, chicken, and cheese.
How to Soften Cream Cheese Fast
Forgot to take it out ahead of time? Try these tricks:- Microwave: Cut cream cheese into chunks and microwave on LOW power for 15-20 seconds.
- Warm Water Bath: Keep the cream cheese sealed in its wrapper, place it in a bowl of warm water, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Quick Cube: Cut cream cheese into small cubes, spread them out on a plate, and let them sit for until room temperature—they’ll soften much faster.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g