Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Dairy

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

03 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing

04 - 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing

05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

06 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

→ Sauces

07 - 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, plus more for garnish

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F

02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and buffalo hot sauce. Mix until smooth consistency is achieved.

03 - Stir in shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the blue cheese into the base mixture.

04 - Spread the mixture evenly into a 1-quart baking dish.

05 - Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and blue cheese over the top of the mixture.

06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and golden brown.

07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions.

08 - Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -

It comes together faster than most people can finish their first drink, yet tastes like you labored all afternoon.
The balance between creamy richness and bold spice makes it dangerously easy to keep reaching for just one more scoop.

02 -

Softening the cream cheese completely is non-negotiable, or you will spend ten frustrating minutes trying to blend out stubborn lumps.
Do not skip the resting time after baking, the dip is molten hot and needs a few minutes to firm up just enough for clean scooping.

03 -

Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add a deeper, roasted flavor that plain poached chicken cannot match.
Reserve a little buffalo sauce to drizzle over the top just before serving for a glossy, vibrant finish that makes it look as good as it tastes.