Description
Indulge in the spooky season with this Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip, a creamy and spicy appetizer that’s sure to be the star of your gathering. This easy-to-make dish combines tender shredded chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and rich cream cheese for a flavor explosion that will have guests returning for more. Its vibrant orange color adds a festive touch to any table spread, making it perfect for Halloween parties or year-round gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Boil chicken breasts in water or broth until fully cooked (15-20 minutes). Shred using two forks.
- Prepare the base: In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo sauce until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Fold in shredded chicken and cheddar cheese until well mixed.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer mixture to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Top with sliced green onions and serve hot with tortilla chips or veggie sticks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg