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Close up of shredded chicken chunks coated in a thick, rich buffalo cream cheese mixture inside a mixing bowl.

The Ultimate Cast-Iron Buffalo Chicken Dip

Dive into a bubbling cast-iron skillet of creamy buffalo chicken dip. Packed with shredded chicken, a rich hot sauce cream cheese base, and topped with blistered mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened to room temperature.
  • 0.5 cup buffalo sauce Plus 1 tbsp extra for drizzling.
  • 0.5 cup sour cream Adds necessary moisture and tang.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder For savory depth.
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast Roughly shredded into visible chunks.
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese Divided use. Freshly shredded.
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese Divided use. Freshly shredded.
  • 0.25 cup fresh green onions Chopped for garnish.
  • 1 bag yellow corn tortilla chips For dipping.
  • 2 cups crisp green celery sticks For dipping.

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch (23cm) Round Cast-Iron Skillet Essential for heat retention and perfectly browned cheese edges.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl Needed to thoroughly blend the thick cream cheese mixture.

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, sour cream, and garlic powder until a thick, rich mixture forms.
  2. Add the shredded cooked chicken, 1/2 cup of mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese to the bowl. Gently fold together with a spatula until the chicken is fully coated.
  3. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into a 9-inch (23cm) round cast-iron skillet.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top, ensuring it is completely covered.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbling with tiny pools of bright orange sauce at the edges. Broil for 2-3 minutes to blister and brown the cheese.
  6. Let rest for 5 minutes. Scatter freshly chopped green onions over the top and serve with yellow corn tortilla chips and crisp green celery sticks.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid a lumpy dip.
Always grate your cheese from a block for the best blistering and melting.