Description

This Trader Joe’s Buffalo Chicken Dip copycat is a creamy, spicy, and cheesy appetizer perfect for game days or casual gatherings. Made with shredded rotisserie chicken, a blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, and a kick of buffalo sauce, it’s baked until bubbly and topped with fresh chives for a flavorful finish.

Ingredients

Scale

Dip Base

4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 ½ tablespoons ranch seasoning (or more to taste)
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 clove garlic (minced)

Mix-ins

1 ½ cups rotisserie chicken (shredded)
¼ cup buffalo sauce (or more to taste)
½ cup Monterey Jack cheese (freshly grated)

Garnish

1 tablespoon chives (finely chopped for serving)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the dip until hot and bubbly.
Combine Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, kosher salt, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
Add Buffalo Sauce, Cheese, and Chicken: Stir in the buffalo sauce, shredded rotisserie chicken, and freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese. Fold the ingredients together gently but completely to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the combined dip mixture into an oven-safe baking dish, spreading it evenly for consistent baking.
Bake and Garnish: Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and lightly bubbly on the edges. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped chives on top before serving.
Serve: Serve warm with your favorite chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.

Notes

Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning according to your preferred spice and flavor intensity.
Substitute rotisserie chicken with cooked shredded chicken breast if preferred.
For a spicier dip, add some hot sauce or cayenne pepper along with the buffalo sauce.
Serve with celery sticks or carrot sticks for a refreshing contrast.
Dip can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator; bake just before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (~120g)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 1.5g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 0.3g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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