This creamy, spicy dip combines shredded chicken with queso cheese, hot sauce, and blue cheese, creating a flavorful appetizer that's perfect for game days or gatherings. It's easy to prepare and sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Full Recipe:
1 tub (approximately 8 oz) queso cheese dip
1/4 cup blue cheese (plus extra for garnish)
1 tablespoon ranch dressing
3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's Hot Sauce)
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Optional garnishes: additional blue cheese, hot sauce, green onions, diced red onion
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken with the hot sauce, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
Prepare Queso Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the queso cheese dip, blue cheese, and ranch dressing.
Combine Mixtures: Add the hot sauce-coated chicken to the queso mixture and stir until evenly combined.
Assemble Dip: Transfer the mixture into a 9-inch casserole dish or a small cast iron skillet.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle the sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with additional blue cheese, hot sauce, green onions, or diced red onion if desired. Serve warm with celery sticks, tortilla chips, crackers, or pita chips.
Calories: Approximately 320 kcal
Protein: 25 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg
Sodium: 850 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 2 g