Ingredients
Chicken and Seasoning:
- 10 oz. Chicken Breast
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly cracked Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp. Oil such as Vegetable, Avocado, or Olive
Buffalo Spinach Dip:
- 1/2 cup Red Hot Sauce such as Frank’s
- 1/2 cup Whipped Cream Cheese
- 2 cups fresh Baby Spinach, packed
- 3/4 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar*
- 1/3 cup Sour Cream
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar
- Chopped Green Onion
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breast dry. If thick, slice it in half lengthwise to create two thinner halves for quicker, even cooking. Set aside.
- Season the chicken: Mix garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Season the chicken evenly with this mix, reserving 1/2 teaspoon for the dip later.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 2-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl to rest for five minutes.
- Shred the chicken: Shred the rested chicken in the bowl. Return the shredded chicken and its juices to the pan over medium-low heat.
- Make the buffalo chicken base: Stir in the hot sauce and reserved chicken seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to incorporate flavors.
- Add cream cheese: Stir in whipped cream cheese until fully combined and melted into the mixture.
- Wilt the spinach: Add fresh baby spinach to the pan, cooking 3-4 minutes until it wilts down and mixes evenly into the dip.
- Combine remaining ingredients: Stir in sour cream and 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar until everything is fully combined into a creamy dip.
- Broil the dip: Transfer the dip to an oven-safe bowl. Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar and broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions on top and serve the dip hot with your favorite chips, crackers, or veggies.
Notes
- Grating cheddar from a block is recommended because pre-shredded cheeses contain anti-caking agents that prevent them from melting smoothly into the dip.
- To see how to slice chicken breast lengthwise for thinner pieces, refer to the Mediterranean Chicken Taco recipe visuals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
