Description
A lightning-fast buffalo chicken dip made with pantry staples! Just canned chicken, cream cheese, and Frank’s RedHot sauce. Ready in 10 minutes when unexpected guests arrive.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (12.5 oz each) canned chicken, drained and dried
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Sauce
- 1/3 cup ranch dip (or 2 tbsp dry ranch seasoning mixed with sour cream)
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- Green onions for garnish
- Tortilla chips, crackers, celery, and carrots for serving
Instructions
- Drain Chicken: Open the canned chicken and drain in a strainer. Press gently to remove excess liquid. Pat dry completely with paper towels.
- Soften Cream Cheese: If your cream cheese is cold, microwave for 15-20 seconds until soft. Do not overheat.
- Mix Dip: In a bowl, combine the drained chicken, softened cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dip. Stir until smooth and combined. No lumps of cream cheese should remain.
- Heat Method 1 (Oven): Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until warm and bubbly around the edges.
- Heat Method 2 (Microwave): Heat in a microwave-safe bowl for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through, until warm.
- Heat Method 3 (Slow Cooker): Transfer to a slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes until warm.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with blue cheese crumbles and green onions. Serve with your choice of crackers, chips, or vegetables.
Notes
Canned Chicken Tip: Drain thoroughly and pat completely dry to prevent a watery dip.
Cream Cheese Hack: Microwave for 15-20 seconds instead of waiting 30 minutes for it to soften.
Serve Cold: This dip is also delicious served cold as a spread for crackers and sandwiches. Skip the heating step.
Storage: Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg