Savory Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Easy Homemade with Crispy Tortilla Chips
A quick and easy buffalo chicken dip combining shredded chicken, creamy cheeses, and spicy buffalo sauce, served with crispy tortilla chips. Perfect for game days, parties, or a comforting snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g) shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120ml) buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- ½ cup (120ml) ranch dressing
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large bag (about 12 oz / 340g) sturdy tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat 8 oz (225g) of softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add ½ cup (120ml) buffalo sauce and ½ cup (120ml) ranch dressing to the cream cheese. Mix until fully combined.
- Season the mixture with 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir gently to distribute flavors.
- Fold in 2 cups (300g) shredded cooked chicken, 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese, and ½ cup (50g) shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix just enough to combine.
- Spread the mixture evenly in an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) oven-safe baking dish, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the dip is bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and slightly golden around the edges.
- If making homemade chips, cut corn tortillas into wedges, lightly brush with oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes until crisp. Otherwise, use sturdy store-bought chips.
- Garnish the baked dip with sliced green onions and serve warm immediately with crispy tortilla chips.
Notes
If cream cheese is not soft enough, microwave for 15 seconds before mixing. Shredding your own chicken from poached breasts improves texture. Watch the dip carefully after 20 minutes of baking to avoid overbrowning. For a lighter version, swap ranch dressing with Greek yogurt. Homemade tortilla chips can be baked on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper for extra crispness without oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ¼ cup dip with
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 18
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