Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip

This spicy, cheesy, and utterly irresistible Buffalo Chicken Dip combines three types of cheese, succulent chicken, bold seasonings, and tangy Buffalo sauce, baked to bubbly perfection. It's the go-to dip when you want to turn up the flavor dial at your next gathering.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 1–2 jalapeño peppers, chopped (or substitute with Fresno or habanero for more heat)

• 10 oz boneless chicken breasts or thighs, chopped

• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning (or Cajun blend/chili powder)

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon chili flakes

• ½ cup chicken broth (or use beer for added flavor)

• 8 oz cream cheese

• 8 oz blue cheese dressing (or Ranch, or sour cream)

• ½ cup Buffalo sauce

• 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup crumbled blue cheese

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Sauté Vegetables: In a large oven-safe pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped jalapeños and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

3. Cook Chicken: Add chopped chicken, garlic powder, taco seasoning, and chili flakes to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, browning the chicken on all sides.

4. Simmer: Pour in chicken broth (or beer), reduce heat, and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes until chicken is tender.

5. Combine Ingredients: Stir in cream cheese, blue cheese dressing, and Buffalo sauce. Mix until fully incorporated.

6. Add Cheeses: Sprinkle shredded cheddar and blue cheese crumbles evenly on top.

7. Bake: Transfer to the oven and bake for 10–20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.

8. Serve: Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery, or carrot sticks.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 287 kcal

• Servings: 8