Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe with Bold Cajun Spice
A creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip with a bold Cajun twist, perfect for parties, game days, and cozy nights. This easy recipe blends cream cheese, sour cream, shredded chicken, and buffalo sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shred the cooked chicken finely to measure about 2 cups.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add sour cream and mix until fully incorporated.
- Stir in buffalo wing sauce until well blended.
- Add Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper; stir thoroughly and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Fold in shredded chicken and shredded cheddar cheese gently with a spatula.
- Transfer the mixture to an 8×8-inch baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle sliced green onions on top.
- Serve hot with celery sticks, tortilla chips, or crusty bread.
Notes
Soften cream cheese thoroughly to avoid lumps. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Adjust heat by varying buffalo sauce and Cajun seasoning. Avoid overbaking to keep dip creamy. Can be prepared ahead and baked before serving. Keep warm in slow cooker for parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 13
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