Hot Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 & Aromatics

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

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and allow to reach full temperature.

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

03 - Fold in shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the blue cheese if using.

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

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

06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.

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

08 - Transfer to serving dish and serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.

# Expert tips:

01 -

It comes together in barely half an hour, leaving you time to actually enjoy the game or the company.
The balance of heat and creaminess makes every bite feel indulgent without being too heavy.
Leftovers reheat beautifully, which means late night snacking becomes dangerously easy.

02 -

Cold cream cheese will leave you with stubborn lumps no amount of stirring will fix, so always let it soften first.
Overbaking dries out the dip and turns the cheese grainy, so pull it the moment you see bubbles and a light golden crust.

03 -

Use a rotisserie chicken and this comes together in ten minutes flat, no poaching or shredding from scratch required.
Mix half the green onions into the dip before baking for bursts of flavor throughout, not just on top.