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Thursday, May 9, 2019

Buffalo Chicken Dip


I don't really like to eat buffalo wings unless they are boneless and an appetizer that I don't have to cook. Buffalo sauce never really appealed to me until I had kids. Maybe it was because I had craved spicy foods during my pregnancy with my first born: Spicy foods and chocolate milk. I also developed a craving for Diet Coke- which is weird because before I was pregnant, I only drank Diet Pepsi, and it was also torture because I didn't want to drink soda/pop while I was pregnant.

I had never really given buffalo chicken dip a try until someone brought some in for a potluck at work. Then it became a favorite of mine for every potluck and we really took advantage of having them every last Friday of the month because that was also our one dress down day.

After I left work to stay home with my kids, I actually missed eating buffalo chicken dip, so I found a recipe and tried it out. I was so happy I did because it was SOOO easy to make.


Don't mind the scuffs in my table. We bought it when we only had ONE child.
Now we're waiting for them to grow up a little before we replace it. 

There are only five ingredients, which makes this so easy to make.

What you'll need:

2 cans of precooked chicken
3/4 cup of Buffalo Sauce- We like to use Frank's Red Hot Wings Buffalo Sauce

1 cup Ranch Dressing
2 Packages of cream cheese
2 cups cheddar cheese- We like to buy the bricks and shred them, but the kind that are shredded and bagged are fine, too.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven at 400 degrees.
  • Soften Cream cheese by leaving it out 30 minutes before you begin or remove wrapper and microwave it in a microwave safe bowl or plate. 
  • In a mixing bowl, add chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and cup of cheese.
  • Combine the mixture until mixture appears smooth. 
  • Add mixture to an oven safe pie plate or dip plate/pan.

  • Sprinkle remaining cheese over the mixture.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese starts to brown. 


  • Wait until dip has cooled to a nice warm temperature before eating.

You can use whatever you like to use for dipping. 

We like to use tortilla chips and cucumbers. Others use chicken crackers and celery.





Conclusion


As you can see, it's very easy to make this recipe and what's even better, is that if you want to bring this to a potluck, you can just throw these all into a slow cooker and after being in it on low, you'll be able to mix it easily and just keep it on warm throughout the day. 

It's super easy and very convertible.

I hope you enjoy this recipe, today and don't forget to check out our recipe tab for more!

29 comments:

  1. I do love spicy food and this dip sounds amazing. I need to make this to see how it tastes.

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    1. My husband and I will eat it as a meal with cucumbers when my garden produces them. It's so filling and we can eat it for a few different meals because you fill up quickly.

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  2. I super love a good buffalo dip! I never tried this brand though! I will check them out tomorrow. Thanks a lot.

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    1. This one is really good and easily adjustable, too. Want more spice, add more buffalo sauce. If you want it creamier, add more ranch.

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  3. Omg I make this dip a lot and everyone always loves it!! Now I'm craving it after reading this!!

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  4. Oo I love this dip! It's been ages since I've made it, so I have to prepare it soon.

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    1. When I go to Sam's Club, I always stock up on their canned chicken because it's so much cheaper than buying them off the shelf one can at a time. Now, when I feel like eating some, I just whip it together.

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  5. Mmm yes please, this dip is delish! I'm getting together with some coworkers on Saturday, might have to bring it along!

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  6. I am a person who loves spicy too. I love chicken and hence, I need to prepare this and figure out how it goes for me :)

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  7. Wow I never tried this before! I’m so curious to try this now

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  8. It looks so tempting and delicious! Perfect for a friday night in when it's raining outside! I need to try this dip!

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  9. This would make an awesome late night snack! Just in time for the weekend too!

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    1. It's great for late nigh snacks, when you want a junk food dinner night, or even game days.

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  10. Buffalo sauce?? Never heard of that but wouldn't mind a try. Good enough, you've got some chicken wings here. The dip looks just yummy.

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    1. I think it's like a paprika/cayenne pepper mix of a sauce, but I could also be totally wrong.

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  11. Sounds like the perfect appetizer for Mother's Day! I'm vegetarian, so I will have to make it a lil different for me but I can prepare it for the guests. Thanks for sharing!

    Candace Hampton
    http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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    1. You could probably make it with a meat substitute, and actually, cauliflower would probably give it the same texture, because it's very creamy once it's mixed in.

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  12. This is delicious dip, great for get together and summer grilling party. I am going to give it try.

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  13. Yum yum! I wanna make this for tonight's movie time with the family. Kids and hubby love something cheesy.

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    1. My 4 year old loves to eat this, which surprises us because it has a little spice to it.

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  14. Should I add the chicken juice as well, or just the chicken?

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    1. So sorry! I just saw this comment. I drain the juice.

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  15. If I cut all the ingredients in half will it still be as good? I only have one can of chicken on hand

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