CHEESY SRIRACHA CHICKEN DIP

Cheesy Sriracha Chicken Dip image

Provided by Sheila M

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 c ranch dip (store bought ranch dressing would probably work as well)
2-4 tsp sriracha sauce, adjust to taste (a full tablespoon was mild enough for my whole family)
2 1/2 c cooked chicken, chopped into small 1/2" pieces
6 oz monterrey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Beat the cream cheese with a mixer until smooth. (This should only take a minute or so.) Add the ranch dip and stir again.
3. Add the sriracha sauce, starting with just a couple teaspoons and tasting before adding more. Directions to make your own sriracha sauce follow this link: http://nomnompaleo.com/post/36060636540/paleo-sriracha
4. Add the chicken and about 2/3 of the shredded cheese. Stir to combine and then transfer to a small baking dish.
5. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and top.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until bubbling and slightly browned around the edges. Let cool a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
7. Of course there are many different variations that you could do with this: add green chilies, substitute crab in place of the chicken...
8. http://www.barefeetinthekitchen.com/2013/08/cheesy-sriracha-chicken-dip-recipe.html