Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or a small (1.5-2 quart) oven-safe dish. This ensures the dip doesn't stick and makes for easier cleanup.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and ranch dressing. Use a spatula or hand mixer to blend them together until smooth and creamy. Make sure there are no lumps of cream cheese for a consistent texture.1 package cream cheese, 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Pour the buffalo wing sauce into the cream cheese mixture. Stir well until the sauce is fully incorporated and the mixture has a uniform orange hue. Taste and adjust the amount of buffalo sauce if you prefer more or less heat.1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- Add the shredded cooked chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese (or cheddar-jack blend) to the buffalo-ranch mixture. Gently fold all the ingredients together until evenly distributed. Be careful not to overmix, as this can break down the chicken too much.2 cups cooked chicken, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Spoon the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish. Spread it evenly across the bottom of the dish with a spatula. You can smooth the top or leave it slightly textured.
- If desired, sprinkle a little extra shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the dip. This will create a beautiful golden-brown, bubbly crust.1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly around the edges, and the cheese on top is melted and slightly golden. The internal temperature should be piping hot.
- Once baked, carefully remove the dish from the oven. If using, sprinkle with chopped green onions for a fresh garnish. Let it sit for a few minutes to cool slightly before serving, as it will be very hot. Serve immediately with your favorite dippers.1/4 cup chopped green onions, Tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, pita bread, baguette slices, crackers
Notes
This dip is best served warm, straight out of the oven. If it cools down too much, it can become a bit stiff.
