Quick Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Parmesan Crust
A quick and easy creamy buffalo chicken dip topped with a crispy Parmesan crust, perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, blend cream cheese with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add buffalo sauce and ranch dressing to the cream cheese and mix until fully combined.
- Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder gently with a spatula.
- Season with salt and pepper sparingly.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 8×8 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese generously over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until edges bubble and Parmesan crust is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Garnish with chopped chives or green onions if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth texture. If Parmesan crust isn’t browning, broil for 1-2 minutes watching closely. Dip firms up as it cools. For dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese, ranch, Parmesan, and cheddar with vegan alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8 of
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 20
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