Buffalo Chicken Dip with Rotisserie Chicken
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Ultra Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip
I love buffalo chicken wings! Until literally a week ago, I didn’t even know Buffalo chicken dip was a thing, but now that I’ve made it, I’d totally go for it again and again!
You may know if you’re subscribed to me on YouTube that for the month of August, the theme is appetizers, called #hotshots2022. If you have a YouTube channel, then I totally recommend you be a part of the fun and share your favourite appetizer! Even if you’re not on YouTube, then I still encourage you to join in and perhaps make this Buffalo Chicken Dip or any awesome appetizer as part of your Live to Cook one-month challenge! I’d love for you to tag me on Instagram so I can see and share your wonderful apps!
That being said, I created a poll and asked what appetizer YOU wanted to see, and buffalo chicken dip won! I did some research and couldn’t wait to make this! Wow am I happy I did! This totally blew me away, and if you’re a buffalo chicken lover, then you’re going to be totally obsessed with this dip! It’s easy to make the mixture and all you need to do is bake it! I’ll break down everything so this will be the star of your game day party! Don’t forget to watch the video at the bottom of this post to follow along with me! Let’s get cooking!
What Goes in Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip?
There aren’t too many ingredients you need for this awesome Buffalo Chicken Dip! Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom of this post for the FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD for all ingredient quantities and to save the recipe for later! You can also scale the recipe based on how much chicken dip you want to make! You can make this for yourself on a casual night in or for a major crowd - all ingredient quantities will automatically be adjusted, so you don’t need to scratch your head with ratios!
Hot sauce
Sour cream
Cream cheese
Cheddar cheese
Monterey Jack cheese
Blue cheese
Rotisserie chicken
Butter
Garlic
Onion
Chives or green onions, for garnish
How to Make Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Preheat the oven to 400 F.
Remove the meat from the rotisserie chicken and roughly dice into smaller pieces.
Heat a pan on medium heat and once warmed, add the butter.
Add the onions and sauté until they start to soften. Then, add the garlic and continue cooking until the onions are softened.
Add the rotisserie chicken and sauté until warmed through. Then, add the cream cheese and mix well until mixed thoroughly.
Add the hot sauce and mix well. Turn the heat to low. Add the sour cream as well, mix well and then transfer this to a casserole.
Add half of the shredded cheddar and monterey jack and mix. Then top with with the crumbled blue cheese and then the remaining cheese.
Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned or done to your liking.
Garnish with chopped chives and serve hot!
Serving Suggestions For Buffalo Chicken Dip
You can serve this Buffalo Chicken Dip in so many ways! Mix and match different options and be sure to comment how you’ll be serving your Buffalo Chicken Dip! Here are just a couple of ideas.
Crusty bread: Such as Parisian bread, baguette, or ciabatta
Crackers
Tortilla chips
Celery sticks
Questions You May Have!
Can I use ranch dressing?
Yes, you can use ranch dressing if desired. A lot of recipes use it. I don’t really like ranch dressing so I didn’t want to be stuck with it after making this recipe, so that’s what I used sour cream instead! Additionally, I think sour cream adds a nice texture without taking away from the flavours of the cheeses.
What type of cream cheese should I use?
I’m using full fat cream cheese. Lots of recipes use the cream cheese block, but I’ve never liked it. I find it doesn’t melt well and has a bland taste. The tub of full fat cream cheese tastes great and will melt nicely in your mixture!
Can I Switch Up the cheeses?
I’m using cheddar cheese, Monterey jack, and blue cheese here. Blue cheese and cheddar are essential for this buffalo chicken, but you could swap the Monterey jack with havarti, mozzarella, or even white cheddar! If you wanted, you could substitute blue cheese with blue cheese dressing.
Do I have to use rotisserie chicken?
No, you don’t! However, this is a great recipe to use leftover rotisserie chicken if you already have it on hand! If you have raw chicken breast, you can poach it and shred it. You could also use Grilled Chicken and shred it if desired. You can save lots of time if you use any pre-cooked chicken that’s on hand, so use whatever is available!
What hot sauce should I use?
I always go for Frank’s Original Hot Red Sauce. As far as I know, nothing can beat it, so I definitely recommend you pick that up!
Is This Buffalo Chicken Dip Keto-Friendly?
Yes, the Buffalo Chicken Dip itself is keto-friendly! We have shredded chicken breast, a blend of cheeses, cream cheese, sour cream, and hot sauce. The only carbohydrate source are the onions, but the amount of onions in a serving of this Buffalo chicken dip is minimal. To keep things keto, make sure you serve with celery or other vegetables cut into matchsticks.
How Do You Thicken Buffalo Chicken Dip?
The consistency is mostly controlled by the amount of hot sauce. Use lesser to make the sauce thicker. However, if you want the extra spice without the thinner consistency, gently simmer the chicken and hot sauce mixture before you add the sour cream or cheese until it becomes thicker.
Why Is My Buffalo Chicken Dip Greasy?
Depends on the cheese and how long or hot it baked for. Cheese tends to release it’s fats if it is over cooked. You can also try broiling the casserole instead of baking it to melt the cheese.
Is This Buffalo Chicken Dip Spicy?
It is a bit spicy. But can be controlled based on the amount of sour cream, hot sauce and cream cheese used in the dip.
Can I Make Buffalo Chicken Dip Ahead of time?
Yes you can! Ideally, you’d want to eat it fresh, but this Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe will make a fairly large amount, so you will likely have leftovers unless you’re serving for a huge crowd!
If you want to serve fresh, then what you can do is make the chicken and cheese mixture and place it in the casserole. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and store in the fridge until it’s time to bake.
However, if you do have leftovers after you’ve cooked and served the dip, you can leave the uneaten portion in the casserole and cover with foil in the refrigerator. Alternatively, you can transfer the leftovers into an airtight container and store in the fridge.
How Long is Buffalo Chicken Dip Good For?
This Buffalo Chicken Dip will stay good in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. I wouldn’t keep it for longer because we have cooked chicken and cheese that will spoil.
To Reheat
You can quickly reheat your Buffalo Chicken Dip in the microwave! Simply ensure your portion is in a microwave-safe bowl or container and reheat for one to two minutes, or entirely warmed through. If you want to enjoy it from the casserole, then you can reheat it in the oven. Preheat to 350 F and allow it to heat for about five to ten minutes, or entirely warmed through.
Can I Freeze Buffalo Chicken Dip?
You can and I actually did because this recipe makes so much, and it was just me eating it! It actually worked out great, so yes you can freeze it.
If you choose to freeze the Buffalo Chicken Dip, either make sure your casserole is freezer-safe and cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Alternatively, store the leftover portions in an airtight container. This Buffalo Chicken Dip will stay good in the freezer for about three months.
Ensure that you let it defrost in the fridge 24 hours before serving.
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