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Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Easy Homemade with Blue Cheese Swirl

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A creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy buffalo chicken dip with a signature blue cheese swirl that balances heat and flavor. Perfect for game nights, parties, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (about 300g) cooked chicken breast, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia recommended)
  • ½ cup (120ml) buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • ½ cup (75g) blue cheese crumbles (good quality like Maytag)
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, soften the cream cheese using a hand mixer or sturdy spoon until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add sour cream, buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
  4. Fold in the shredded chicken and shredded cheddar cheese gently.
  5. Transfer half of the mixture into an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. Scatter half of the blue cheese crumbles over the spread dip.
  7. Add the remaining buffalo chicken mixture on top, spreading evenly.
  8. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to gently swirl the remaining blue cheese crumbles into the top layer.
  9. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbling and golden on top. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  11. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired. Serve warm with chips, celery sticks, or crusty bread.

Notes

Soften cream cheese well to avoid lumps. Fold chicken gently to keep it tender. If the dip browns too fast, cover loosely with foil. Prepare just before serving for best texture. Microwave cream cheese for 15 seconds if not soft enough. Shred chicken finely for better sauce absorption. Adjust buffalo sauce to taste for desired heat level.

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