BBQ+Chicken+Dip

3 bone-in chicken breasts
 * Yield: ** serves 8-10
 * Prep Time: ** 15 minutes
 * Cook Time: ** 20 minutes
 * Total Time: ** 35 minutes
 * Ingredients: **

 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

 1 teaspoon salt

 1 teaspoon pepper

 1/2 red onion, chopped

 1/2 tablespoon olive oil

 1 teaspoon brown sugar

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened to room temperature

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> 2/3 cups ranch dressing

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> 2/3 cups your favorite BBQ sauce

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> crackers or chips for serving <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Rub chicken breasts with softened butter then season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes. Let cool completely then pull chicken off the bone into bite-size pieces. While the chicken is roasting, heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add olive oil and onions, cooking until soft, about 5 minutes. Add in brown sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramely. Remove from heat. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, 1/3 cup of the BBQ sauce, onions and half of the cheddar cheese. Fold in chicken. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">In a casserole or baking dish (mine was 8-inch round, 4-inch deep), layer the cream cheese mixture, smoothing the top off. Cover it with the remaining BBQ sauce, then the remaining cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and hot. Serve with crackers or chips.
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