Description
Creamy BBQ chicken dip delivers a flavor explosion that blends smoky, tangy goodness with rich, melted cheese. Hearty ingredients mingle perfectly, promising a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll savor at game day gatherings or casual weekend parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
Cheeses:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) block cream cheese, softened
Sauces and Dressings:
- 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
Optional Toppings:
- sliced green onions
- drizzle of extra barbecue sauce
Serving Suggestions:
- tortilla chips
- crackers
- sliced baguette
- veggie sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to a moderate heat of 350 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring an ideal cooking atmosphere for the dip.
- Create a smooth, creamy foundation by blending cream cheese with tangy barbecue sauce and cool ranch dressing in a mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Incorporate shredded chicken into the creamy base, gently folding in both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses to distribute flavors evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the rich, textured blend into a clean baking dish, spreading it out to ensure even heating and optimal flavor development during the cooking process.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven, allowing the ingredients to meld and transform for approximately 20-25 minutes, watching for a bubbling surface and heated through appearance.
- Carefully remove the dip from the oven, letting it rest momentarily to stabilize its temperature and consistency.
- Enhance the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped green onions across the surface and drizzling additional barbecue sauce for an extra flavor punch.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by crisp tortilla chips, fresh vegetable sticks, or your preferred dipping vehicle to complete this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Notes
- Experiment with different BBQ sauce varieties to customize the flavor profile and find your perfect tangy or sweet combination.
- Shred rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving hack that adds extra moisture and rich flavor to the dip.
- Consider using low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt instead of ranch for a lighter, healthier version that still maintains creamy texture.
- Prep the dip ahead of time by mixing ingredients and refrigerating, then bake just before serving to make party planning easier and more convenient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg