Buffalo Chicken Dip with Celery Crunch
A refined, elevated take on the classic buffalo chicken dip. This version features tender shredded chicken combined with a velvety cream cheese base, tangy buffalo sauce, and a signature topping of fresh celery and blue cheese crumbles for texture and depth.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 0.5 cup buffalo sauce
- 0.33 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks celery
- 0.25 cup blue cheese
Cooking instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Boil the chicken breast in a pot of water for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken, let it cool slightly, and shred it with two forks. (about 15 min) — 375°F
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese until well incorporated. — 375°F
- Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top. — 375°F
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling. (about 25 min) — 375°F
- While the dip bakes, finely dice the celery. Remove the dip from the oven and top with the diced celery and crumbled blue cheese before serving. — 375°F