Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 oz Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning (1 dry packet)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine the 8 oz of softened cream cheese and the 1 oz Ranch seasoning packet in a large bowl. Mix until no lumps remain.
  3. Whisk in the 1/2 cup buffalo sauce and 1/2 cup sour cream. Note: The mixture should look like a bright orange, creamy velvet.
  4. Fold in the 2 cups of shredded chicken and 1 cup of the sharp cheddar. Stir until the chicken is fully coated
  5. Transfer the mixture to your baking dish, spreading it into an even layer with a spatula.
  6. Top with the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar and the 0.5 cup of Monterey Jack.
  7. Sprinkle the 1/4 cup of blue cheese crumbles over the top. Note: This adds a sharp, salty contrast to the heat.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is molten.
  9. Garnish with the 2 sliced green onions immediately after removing from the oven.
  10. Rest the dip for 5 minutes. Note: This allows the fats to stabilize so it isn't too runny when you take the first scoop.