Description
Spicy Buffalo Chicken brings zesty Southern flavors to dinner tables with mouthwatering appeal. Crispy, tangy chicken creates an irresistible meal that satisfies hearty appetites and delivers classic comfort in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
Cheeses:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend shredded chicken with a medley of cheeses, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and aromatic spices until the mixture achieves a creamy, uniform consistency.
- Carefully distribute the prepared mixture into the greased baking dish, ensuring an even surface for consistent heating.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the top turns a golden brown and the edges begin to bubble enthusiastically.
- Once removed from the oven, allow the dip to rest for 2-3 minutes to stabilize its temperature and texture.
- Optionally, sprinkle freshly chopped herbs like parsley or green onions across the surface for a vibrant garnish.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp tortilla chips, buttery crackers, or a colorful array of raw vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt or ricotta as a lighter alternative to cottage and cream cheese for a healthier version.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to manage heat level, perfect for those with sensitive taste buds or kids.
- Swap chicken with pulled pork, shredded turkey, or plant-based alternatives like jackfruit for diverse dietary needs.
- Prepare the mixture a day in advance and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve for stress-free entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 276 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 735 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg