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Creamy Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Ranch – Easy 15-Minute Recipe

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This creamy, cheesy buffalo chicken dip with ranch comes together in just 15 minutes with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for game day or any gathering, it’s a crowd-pleaser with the perfect balance of spicy buffalo, cool ranch, and gooey cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup ranch dressing (or homemade ranch seasoning + buttermilk)
  • ⅓ cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (canned or rotisserie)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese or extra shredded cheddar (optional, for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or fresh chives (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes or microwaving in 10-second bursts until soft but not melted.
  2. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch dressing. Stir constantly until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the buffalo wing sauce and stir until the base turns a uniform orange-pink color. Taste and adjust heat if desired.
  4. Fold in the shredded chicken and cook for 2 minutes, stirring until every piece is coated.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Add the shredded cheddar and mozzarella, one handful at a time, stirring after each addition until fully melted and the dip is thick and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. If too thick, add a tablespoon of milk or chicken broth.
  6. Optional: Transfer the dip to an oven-safe baking dish. Sprinkle with extra cheese or blue cheese crumbles.
  7. Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned. Do not overbake.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions or chives. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot chips, or crusty bread.

Notes

For a smoother melt, shred your own cheese from a block instead of using pre-shredded. Let the dip rest for 5 minutes after baking to set. The dip tastes even better the next day as flavors meld. Not recommended for freezing.

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