Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat Your Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). If you're planning to use a microwave for heating, ensure you have a microwave-safe dish ready.
- Prepare Your Chicken: If using canned chunk chicken, drain it thoroughly and flake it into a medium-sized mixing bowl. If using rotisserie chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces until you have about 2 cups. Add the shredded chicken to the bowl.1 (10-ounce) can chunk chicken breast in water, drained
- Combine Creamy Elements: To the bowl with the chicken, add the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing, if preferred). Make sure the cream cheese is truly softened; this will make mixing much easier and prevent lumps.1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened, ½ cup buffalo wing sauce, ½ cup ranch dressing
- Add the Cheese: Stir in ¾ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and, if using, all of the crumbled blue cheese. Mix everything together until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is evenly coated.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the chicken mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish or another shallow, oven-safe dish. Spread it evenly.
- Top with Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the dip.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Bake Until Bubbly: Place the dish in your preheated oven and 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. If you prefer a darker, crispier top, you can briefly broil it for 1-2 minutes—watch it closely to prevent burning!
- Garnish and Serve: Carefully remove the dip from the oven. If desired, garnish with chopped green onions for a touch of freshness. Serve immediately with your favorite dippers.Green onions
Notes
This dip is an effortlessly delicious, satisfying, and crowd-pleasing appetizer that will disappear in no time. Perfect for any occasion.
