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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe with Easy Crispy Star Tortilla Chips

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A creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip paired with fun, crispy star-shaped tortilla chips. Perfect for game day, parties, or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great for convenience)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or blend
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 to 8 flour or corn tortillas (for star tortilla chips)
  • Cooking spray or light oil (for brushing chips)
  • Salt (for sprinkling on chips)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if making star tortilla chips.
  2. Prepare the star tortilla chips: Stack tortillas and use a star-shaped cookie cutter to punch out stars. Place stars evenly on the baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray both sides with cooking oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. Mix the dip base: In a medium mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer or spoon. Add ranch dressing, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
  4. Fold in the shredded chicken and shredded cheese, reserving a handful of cheese for topping. If using blue cheese crumbles, fold them in now.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish or slow cooker. Spread evenly and sprinkle reserved cheese on top.
  6. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. Let the dip cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with crispy star tortilla chips.

Notes

Soften cream cheese before mixing for smooth texture. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Adjust hot sauce to taste. Bake chips fresh for best crunch. For a lighter dip, substitute ranch with Greek yogurt. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas. Leftover dip can be stored in the fridge up to 4 days and reheated gently.

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