Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip
Smoky, creamy buffalo chicken dip made with shredded smoked chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, and buffalo sauce. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Main
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken about 1.5–2 lbs raw before cooking
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup buffalo hot sauce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles optional
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions for garnish
Optional topping & serving
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs mixed with 1 tbsp melted butter optional
- Tortilla chips toasted baguette slices, celery sticks, or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225°F. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder. Smoke until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 1–1.5 hours depending on thickness. Let rest and shred with two forks.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in sour cream, 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and onion powder until combined. Fold in shredded chicken and half of the cheddar cheese. Season to taste.
- Transfer mixture to a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe dish. Top with remaining cheddar and blue cheese crumbles. Add panko topping if using. Place in smoker at 225°F for 20–30 minutes until bubbly. For a browned top, broil 2–3 minutes, watching closely.
- Garnish with green onions and extra buffalo sauce if desired. Serve hot with chips, bread, or veggie sticks. Reheat leftovers at 350°F until warm.
Notes
- Shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken or leftover roasted chicken to save time.
- Adjust buffalo sauce to control heat level; add honey for a sweet balance.
- If you don’t have a smoker, bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes then broil briefly to brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 22gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 830mgSugar: 2g
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