Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip: Best 5-Ingredient Ranch Dip
A quick and easy 5-ingredient creamy buffalo chicken dip made with rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch seasoning. Perfect for game day or a last-minute snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix (or homemade blend of dried dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and buttermilk powder)
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut cream cheese into cubes and place in a large mixing bowl. Add hot sauce and dry ranch seasoning.
- Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, or stir vigorously with a spoon, until the mixture is completely smooth and lump-free.
- Fold in the shredded rotisserie chicken and stir in the 1/4 cup ranch dressing until evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into an 8-inch square baking dish or ramekin.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top to cover the entire surface.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are slightly golden.
- Optional: Switch oven to broil for the last 2 minutes to crisp the cheese, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the dip to thicken.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. Shredding your own mozzarella ensures a smoother melt compared to pre-shredded cheese. If the dip is too thick after baking, stir in a tablespoon of milk or more ranch dressing. Do not freeze this dip as the texture may become grainy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the batch
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 18
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