Franks Buffalo Chicken Dip: A Creamy, Spicy, and Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer

Franks Buffalo Chicken Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser at any party or gathering. The perfect blend of spicy buffalo sauce, creamy cheeses, and tender shredded chicken creates a dip that’s full of bold flavors. The creaminess of the cream cheese and sour cream balances out the heat from the buffalo sauce, while the melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses create the perfect gooey texture. This dish is great for potlucks, game day parties, or anytime you need a delicious appetizer to share. It’s easy to make, super flavorful, and can be served with a variety of dippers such as tortilla chips, veggies, or crackers.

Ingredients

• 2 cups leftover cooked chicken, diced
  
  

• ⅔ cup buffalo sauce
  
  

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  
  

• ⅓ cup blue cheese dressing (or ranch dressing)
  
  

• ½ cup sour cream
  
  

• 1 stalk celery, diced
  
  

• 2 green onions, diced
  
  

• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  
  

• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  
  

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   
   

2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the blue cheese dressing, sour cream, and cream cheese. Mix well until smooth.
   
   

3. In a separate bowl, combine the diced chicken, buffalo sauce, and garlic powder. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
   
   

4. Add half of the buffalo chicken mixture to the cream cheese mixture. Stir in the diced celery, green onions, and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
   
   

5. Spread the mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish.
   
   

6. Top the mixture with the remaining buffalo chicken and the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
   
   

7. Bake for 25 minutes or until the dip is hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
   
   

8. Serve warm with your favorite dippers such as tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 298 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 3g
  
  

• Protein: 15g
  
  

• Fat: 25g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 13g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 86mg
  
  

• Sodium: 398mg
  
  

• Potassium: 165mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 2g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 798 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 1mg
  
  

• Calcium: 232mg
  
  

• Iron: 1mg