Description
Spooky Buffalo Chicken Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that perfectly blends creamy cheese, zesty buffalo sauce, and tender shredded chicken. Ideal for Halloween parties or game nights, this dip transforms simple ingredients into a festive and flavorful dish. Pair it with tortilla chips or veggies for an unforgettable snack that will have guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; bake in a greased dish for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks or a stand mixer.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with cream cheese, buffalo sauce, minced garlic, and cheddar cheese; mix until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven and top with chopped green onions before serving with tortilla chips or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg