Hot Cheesy BBQ Ranch Chicken Dip

slices of bacon , cooked crisp and crumbled

shredded or chopped, cooked chicken

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper ,

onion powder

garlic powder

Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama), or to taste

block cream cheese , softened at room temperature

packet dry ranch dressing mix (like Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix)

mayonnaise

homemade or commercial barbecue sauce

shredded cheddar cheese

shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese

green onion , sliced, to garnish