Ingredients:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 0.75 cup buffalo hot sauce
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 0.5 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp green onions, sliced

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and buffalo hot sauce. Whisk or stir until a smooth, orange emulsion forms with no white streaks.
  2. Fold in the shredded chicken, ranch (or blue cheese) dressing, and garlic powder. Ensure the chicken is thoroughly coated in the sauce base.
  3. Transfer the mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish or a 9-inch cast-iron skillet, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  4. Evenly distribute the shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the mixture.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-18 minutes until the dip is bubbling. Switch to the broiler for the final 2 minutes to achieve a golden-brown toasted crust.
  6. Remove from oven and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot with celery sticks or tortilla chips.