Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

  1. Cream the base. Beat the softened cream cheese and sour cream together in a bowl with your spatula. Stir until the mixture is completely smooth and no lumps remain. Note: This prevents a grainy texture.
  2. Add aromatics. Stir in the garlic powder and melted butter until the mixture is fully incorporated.
  3. Introduce the heat. Fold in the Buffalo hot sauce and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Fold in chicken. Add the finely chopped rotisserie chicken. Stir gently until the meat is evenly coated in the orange, sauce.
  5. Prep the dish. Transfer the mixture into a lightly buttered baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Top with cheese. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the surface.
  7. Bake. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
  8. Check doneness. Remove from the oven until the edges are bubbling and the cheese on top is melted and slightly golden.