Ingredients:
- 4 cups Cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or poached breast)
- 3/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1/4 cup Sliced green onions
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Ensure the rack is in the center position for even heat distribution.
- Whip the 16 oz of softened cream cheese in a large bowl. Note: Continue until it looks like thick frosting and no lumps remain.
- Incorporate the 3/4 cup buffalo sauce, 1 cup dressing, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Note: The mixture should turn a uniform, pale orange color.
- Fold in the 4 cups of shredded chicken and 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles. Note: Use a spatula to ensure the chicken is fully coated and the crumbles are distributed.
- Transfer the mixture into your baking dish. Spread it evenly to the edges using the back of a spoon.
- Layer the 2 cups of freshly shredded cheddar over the top. Cover the entire surface so the moisture stays trapped inside.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Wait until the edges are bubbling and the cheese is molten before checking.
- Broil for the final 2 minutes. Watch for the cheese to sizzle and develop dark golden spots.
- Garnish with the 1/4 cup of sliced green onions immediately. Note: The residual heat will slightly soften the onions without losing their crunch.
- Rest the dip for 5 minutes. Allow the emulsion to set so it doesn't run off your chips.