Description

This Trader Joe’s Buffalo Chicken Dip Copycat recipe delivers a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy appetizer perfect for parties or game days. Made with shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, garlic, buffalo sauce, and melted Monterey Jack cheese, it’s baked to bubbly perfection and finished with fresh chives for a flavorful kick.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

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

Filling Ingredients

1 ½ cup rotisserie chicken (shredded)
1 clove garlic (minced)
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 ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the dip evenly.
Mix Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, and minced garlic. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Add Filling: Fold in the buffalo sauce, shredded rotisserie chicken, and freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, creating a consistent dip mixture.
Prepare for Baking: Transfer the combined mixture into an oven-safe dish, spreading it out evenly to promote uniform baking.
Bake the Dip: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheeses are melted and slightly golden.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and sprinkle the finely chopped chives over the top. Serve warm with your favorite chips or fresh vegetables.

Notes

Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning to your preferred spice and flavor level.
Use freshly shredded rotisserie chicken for the best texture and flavor.
This dip can be made ahead and refrigerated; warm before serving.
For a thicker dip, reduce the amount of sour cream slightly.
Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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

Keywords: buffalo chicken dip, trader joes copycat, baked dip, party appetizer, game day snack, creamy buffalo dip