Buffalo Chicken Dip

Yeah, I know it sounds weird. But a friend of mine brought it to a party, and it was delicious! I had to figure out how to make it, and how to make it my own. So here is what I came up with.

1lb grilled/baked chicken breast, cut into small chunks (the lazy people can buy precooked chicken, but to me it has a different texture)
1 cup of Blue Cheese, crumbled (pick your favorite brand)
3 tbsp Wishbone Creamy Caesar dressing (its my favorite dressing, but it tastes great in this dish)
4 tbsp of your favorite buffalo wing sauce (I use the Hooters or Red Hot brand they sell at Jewel)
1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese mix (or a blend of mozarella and parm if you dont have premixed)
4 oz (1/2 bar) softened cream cheese

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a mixing bowl with a hand mixer, blend softened cream cheese, blue cheese, Caesar dressing, wing sauce and cheese blend. Use a spatula to fold in the chunks of chicken. Spread into a glass baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly.

Its best served warm with crusty bread, crackers, sliced bell peppers, tortilla chips or veggies. Enjoy ya'll!

Simple Chicken Chili

Anybody that knows me knows that I love chili. So much so I sometimes make it in the summer. Lbs. Here's an easy recipe that can be made even easier by using the alternative method.

Method 1 (Cook time 30-45 mins):

1lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can red kidney beans, drained
1 can diced tomatoes
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp oregano
1/2 cup minced onion (can be done in food processor)
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp of cooking oil (I prefer EVOO, but any oil for cooking chicken breasts will do)

Heat saute pan and add cooking oil. Cut uncooked chicken breast into strips. Once oil is hot, add chicken strips, turning after 3-4 minutes til done. While chicken is cooking, combine all ingredients into a saucepan over medium high heat. Once the chicken is cooked, add to mixture and bring to a boil. Stir and lower heat to medium. Cover the pan and cook about 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and let cook 4 more minutes.

Method 2 (Cook time 15 mins):

1 package of precooked, seasoned chicken breast strips (preferably with a southwest or grilled flavor)

1 can red kidney beans, drained (sorry, gotta have the beans! LOL)

1 can diced tomatoes (get the ones flavored with onion, or mixed with olive oil)

1 pkg chili seasoning

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (I like the spice so I add it either way)

1/2 cup water

Mix all ingredients and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Stir and reduce heat to medium. Cover pot, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes. Uncover and let cook about 4 more minutes.

BOTH TASTE GREAT WITH CORNBREAD!