Perfect for parties, potlucks, picnics, or just because you had a craving for something delicious and easy. This dip is creamy, spicy, full of flavor, and perfect with your favorite tortilla chips or even vegetable sticks.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). With oven rack arranged in the middle of your oven (to prevent burning at the broiling step).
Season both sides of the chicken with all of the seasonings listed.
In an 8- or 9-inch cast-iron skillet (or an ovenproof pan), heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until it is no longer pink in the center, about 4-5 minutes on each side (depending on the size of the chicken breasts).
Remove chicken from the pan and shred. Add the other tablespoon of olive oil and saute garlic until fragrant, about 60 seconds. Add shredded chicken to the pan and cover with hot sauce. Cook until the hot sauce has been reduced by half.
Reduce heat to low then add cream cheese and stir to combine. Add sour cream and Ranch seasoning mix (if using) and remove from the heat entirely. Stir until all ingredients are combined, a few small chunks of cream cheese are fine. Top with shredded cheeses then place in 375º F oven for 10 minutes or until cheese has melted. Turn on the broiler and continue cooking until the top begins to brown and bubble.
Top immediately with blue cheese crumbles (if using), green onions, and/or jalapeño slices. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, baguette slices, potato chips, carrot sticks, or celery.
Notes
If you don't have a cast-iron skillet or oven-proof pan: prepare all ingredients as per recipe instructions above in a regular pan on the stove. Then transfer buffalo dip to a 1-quart (1-litre) baking dish and follow the same steps from there
You can use rotisserie chicken to save cooking time
Don't like blue cheese? Feel free to omit it. Same with the sour cream, jalapeños, and lime. They are all optional but add immense flavor in the end
Feel free to use just yellow cheddar and white cheddar cheeses for the topping instead of cheddar and pepper jack cheeses
Halve the hot sauce amount for a milder dip or add more hot sauce for a spicier dip. Red pepper flakes can also be used as a garnish for a spicier dip