Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 g) ranch or blue cheese dressing
- ½–¾ cup Frank’s RedHot, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 2½ cups (350 g) cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or canned, drained)
- 1 cup (110 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
- 1 cup (110 g) Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided)
- kosher salt, to taste
- chives or scallions, for garnish (optional)
Equipment
- 8×8-inch baking dish
- mixing bowls
- whisk or spatula
- oven
- measuring cups and spoons
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Whisk softened cream cheese until smooth in a mixing bowl. Mix in sour cream and ranch (or blue cheese) dressing until fully combined.
- Stir in Frank’s RedHot, garlic powder, onion powder, and half of each cheese. Taste and adjust salt or spice level as desired.
- Fold in cooked shredded chicken, ensuring it’s heated to 165°F (74°C) if freshly cooked.
- Spread dip evenly into prepared dish. Top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbling. For a browned top, broil 1–2 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with chives or scallions and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 140mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 0.5mg
Notes
Canned chicken: Use two 12-oz cans, drained and flaked.
No-cream-cheese option: Blend 1 cup Greek yogurt with ½ cup cottage cheese until smooth and substitute for cream cheese.
Alternate Methods:
• Air Fryer: Use a 7-inch pan at 360°F (182°C) for 8–12 minutes.
• Slow Cooker: Combine ingredients and heat on LOW 2–3 hours; hold on WARM for serving.
• Stovetop: Heat mixture over medium-low 8–10 minutes, stirring often.
Dippers: Serve with tortilla chips, celery sticks, crostini, or Cheesy Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread.
No-cream-cheese option: Blend 1 cup Greek yogurt with ½ cup cottage cheese until smooth and substitute for cream cheese.
Alternate Methods:
• Air Fryer: Use a 7-inch pan at 360°F (182°C) for 8–12 minutes.
• Slow Cooker: Combine ingredients and heat on LOW 2–3 hours; hold on WARM for serving.
• Stovetop: Heat mixture over medium-low 8–10 minutes, stirring often.
Dippers: Serve with tortilla chips, celery sticks, crostini, or Cheesy Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread.
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