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"When it comes to planning a party—whether it's someone's birthday or just a House of Cards binge-watching sesh—you've got enough things to worry about. You don't need to spend hours dredging, breading and stuffing chicken  for every single guest, especially when people wind up snacking all night more than actually sitting down and eating a meal. That's what makes this Chicken Cordon Bleu Dip a game-changer. If you can heat up frozen chicken nuggets, you can conquer this, because it requires just about the same level of skill and attentiveness. In fact, that's your shortcut: Starting with pre-made breaded chicken strips, either from the frozen food aisle or refrigerated meat section of the grocery store. (If you'd prefer to make the chicken tenders from scratch, try this recipe .) Place them in a ring in a skillet or oven-safe dish, leaving an empty space in the center for the dip. Then, mix cream cheese, chopped ham and shredded Swiss in a bowl and spoon it into the center. Bake at 425 degrees F until the chicken's warmed through and the dip is hot and bubbly (typically about 15-20 minutes, or whatever the package of chicken suggests), and you're ready to serve.  You could top it with some chopped scallions or chives, for extra style points, but honestly, people will dig into this dip so quickly, you don't even need to worry about a garnish. Serve it with a side salad, and it's practically dinner. Get the recipe on Delish . Follow Delish on Instagram ."
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