Trader Joe’s Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

This creamy spicy Trader Joes Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and hot sauce, ready in 30 minutes. Bubbling edges of melted cheese reveal a rich, tangy center as you dig in with your first chip. I always keep these basic ingredients around for sudden snack cravings.

Why This Classic Works

I used to buy the pre-made tubs of dip, but they always felt a little too processed. Making it from scratch lets me control the heat level and the quality of the chicken. It requires minimal effort but tastes incredibly fresh.

The surprise for me was how much better it tastes when baked until golden brown on top. Serving it hot out of the oven beats the microwaved store-bought version every single time.

Trader Joes Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup buffalo style hot sauce
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)

How To Make Trader Joes Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

1. Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 375F and lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish.
2. Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and buffalo sauce until smooth.
3. Fold in ingredients: Stir in the shredded chicken and half of the Monterey Jack cheese until evenly coated.
4. Bake: Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.

Recipe Tips

• Soften the cream cheese: Cold cream cheese will leave lumps in your dip, so leave it at room temperature for an hour.
• Shred the chicken fine: Smaller chicken pieces ensure you get meat in every single bite without breaking your chips.
• Adjust the heat: If you prefer a milder dip, reduce the buffalo sauce to a third of a cup.

What To Serve With Buffalo Chicken Dip

Sturdy tortilla chips or celery sticks are essential for scooping up this thick dip. Sliced baguette or pita chips also hold up well against the heavy cheese mixture.

How To Store

Keep leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through before serving. Freezing is not recommended as the dairy will separate.

FAQs

Can I use canned chicken? Yes, drained and flaked canned chicken works perfectly and saves time.

Can I make this in a slow cooker? Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker on low for two hours, stirring halfway through.

Why is my dip greasy? Using low-fat cream cheese or pre-shredded cheese with anti-caking agents can sometimes cause a greasy separation.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Total Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 650mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 4g
• Protein: 14g

Try More Recipes:

• Trader Joes Yellow Curry Chicken Recipe
• Trader Joe’s Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Sausage Skillet Recipe
• Trader Joes Chicken Salad Copycat Recipe

Trader Joes Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Recipe by Nate Collins

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Total time

30

minutes

Trader Joes Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe delivers creamy spicy bites loaded with shredded chicken and melted cheese in just 30 minutes. Perfect for game days or casual snacking.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1/2 cup buffalo style hot sauce

• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)

Directions

• 1. Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 375F and lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish.
• 2. Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and buffalo sauce until smooth.
• 3. Fold in ingredients: Stir in the shredded chicken and half of the Monterey Jack cheese until evenly coated.
• 4. Bake: Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.