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Smoky Jalapeño Popper Buffalo Chicken Dip

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A smoky, spicy, and creamy buffalo chicken dip with jalapeño poppers and melted cheeses, perfect for game day or casual parties.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 280g), rotisserie chicken recommended
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225g)
  • ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (120ml), e.g., Frank’s RedHot
  • 6–8 jalapeño poppers, roughly chopped (can roast fresh jalapeños or use store-bought)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (100g)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (100g)
  • 2–3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 4 slices crumbled cooked bacon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Shred about 2 cups (280g) of cooked rotisserie chicken, removing skin and bones.
  3. Roughly chop 6-8 jalapeño poppers. If using fresh jalapeños, slice and roast under the broiler for 5-7 minutes until slightly charred and softened.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, beat 8 oz (225g) softened cream cheese with ½ cup (120ml) buffalo wing sauce using an electric mixer or spoon until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and salt & pepper to taste.
  6. Fold in 1 cup (100g) shredded sharp cheddar, 1 cup (100g) shredded Monterey Jack, chopped jalapeño poppers, and shredded chicken. Add crumbled cooked bacon if using.
  7. Spread the mixture evenly in an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking dish and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
  9. Remove from oven, sprinkle thinly sliced green onions on top, and let cool for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften for about 30 minutes before mixing to avoid lumps. Adjust heat by removing jalapeño seeds or reducing buffalo sauce. Tent with foil if browning too fast. For a smokier crust, bake in a cast-iron skillet. Leftovers store up to 3 days refrigerated and reheat gently.

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