Description
This Halloween Buffalo Chicken Skillet Dip is the ultimate party appetizer—creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold buffalo flavor. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, this spooky twist on a classic dip is guaranteed to be the star of your Halloween spread.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp sour cream (for spider web design)
- Black olives (for spider decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Fold in shredded chicken, 1 cup cheddar, and mozzarella.
- Transfer mixture to an oven-safe skillet and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Pipe sour cream in concentric circles and drag a toothpick outward to create a spider web design.
- Add black olive “spiders” on top for decoration. Serve hot with chips, veggies, or bread.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Adjust spice by adding more or less buffalo sauce.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with roasted cauliflower.
- Make ahead: prepare dip up to 24 hours in advance, then bake before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes