Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip blends tender shredded chicken with tangy hot sauce, ranch, and blue cheese for a bold, spicy bite balanced by rich creaminess. Baked until bubbly with a melty Cheddar top, it’s a crowd-pleasing, game-day appetizer that pairs well with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crunchy veggies.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken breasts in a large saucepan and cover them with water.
- 2
Bring to a boil, then cook until the centers are no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes.
- 3
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a breast should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Drain and let the chicken cool until it is easy to handle.
- 5
Pull the meat from the bones and skin.
- 6
Shred the meat and set it aside.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 8
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 9
Cook and stir the celery in the hot oil until soft.
- 10
Mix in the cream cheese, blue cheese dressing, and ranch dressing.
- 11
Cook and stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 12
Stir in the shredded chicken and hot sauce.
- 13
Transfer the mixture to an 8x8-inch baking dish and sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
- 14
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 810.0 kcal High 41%
- Protein 103.26 g Good Source 207%
- Carbohydrate 9.32 g 3%
- Total Fat 41.05 g High 53%
- Saturated Fat 11.07 g High 55%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 362.05 mg High 121%
- Sodium 1673.38 mg High 73%
- Dietary Fiber 0.42 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 4.27 g --
- Added Sugars 2.24 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 215.85 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 0.28 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 75.24 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 110.62 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 1.96 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
About This Recipe
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip is an American appetizer recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Blue Cheese Dressing, Celery, Cream Cheese, and Hot Sauce. Each serving provides about 810.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip?
- It is an American dip recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or snack.
- What is Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip made of?
- The main ingredients are Blue Cheese Dressing, Celery, Cream Cheese, Hot Sauce, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 810.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 14 steps.
- Is Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip healthy?
- Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 810.0 calories and 103.26 g of protein, or 207% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1673.38 mg (73% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.07 g (55% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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