Prepare the Chicken:If you have a smoker, smoke boneless chicken breasts or thighs at 225°F forabout 1.5–2 hours until cooked through, then shred. For a shortcut, useshredded rotisserie chicken and add a few drops of liquid smoke.
Mix the Base:Place the softened cream cheese and cottagecheese (or sour cream) in a large bowl and blend until smooth. Stir until smooth and well-blended.
Add the Flavor:Stir in shredded cheddar, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and apinch of salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
Fold in Chicken:Gently fold in the smoked chicken. If using, add blue cheese crumbles for anextra tangy bite.
Transfer to Baking Dish:Pour the mixture intoan oven-safe dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake:Preheat oven to 350°F. Let it bake for 25 minutes,or until the mixture is hot and bubbly throughout. For extra texture, broil the top for 2–3 minutes to get a golden,bubbly crust
Garnish and Serve:Top with sliced green onions and a drizzle of buffalo sauce.