Description
Mexican-inspired Chicken Taco Dip brings creamy, zesty flavors to party appetizers. Layers of seasoned chicken, cream cheese, and bold toppings create a delicious crowd-pleasing snack you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) shredded Mexican blend cheese (divided)
- 1 block (8 oz / 226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 2 cups (480 ml) cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsps homemade taco seasoning)
- ½ cup (120 ml) salsa (mild, medium, or hot based on preference)
- ½ cup (120 ml) black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
- ½ cup (120 ml) corn kernels (optional)
- sliced green onions
- chopped fresh cilantro
- diced tomatoes
- jalapeno slices
Instructions
- Blend Base: Whisk cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning until smooth and creamy, creating a uniform mixture that will serve as the foundation for the dip.
- Combine Ingredients: Incorporate shredded chicken, salsa, most of the cheese, black beans, and corn into the creamy base, ensuring a thorough and even distribution of all components.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the mixed ingredients into a rectangular baking dish, spreading evenly and topping with the remaining cheese to create a complete coverage that will melt into a golden, appetizing layer.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the dish in a preheated oven at 375°F and allow to cook for 20-25 minutes, watching for bubbling edges and fully melted cheese that signals the dip is ready.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove from oven and let cool briefly, then adorn with fresh green onions, cilantro, diced tomatoes, and optional jalapeño slices to add vibrant flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve Immediately: Present the dip with an array of crisp tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks, inviting guests to dive into this warm, flavor-packed appetizer.
Notes
- Cheese Melting Technique: Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother melting and better texture, avoiding pre-packaged shredded varieties that contain anti-caking agents.
- Chicken Preparation Tip: Shred rotisserie chicken or use leftover grilled chicken for enhanced flavor and easier preparation compared to boiling chicken.
- Seasoning Balance: Adjust taco seasoning quantity based on brand intensity; taste and modify to prevent over-salting or making the dip too spicy.
- Dietary Modification: For a low-carb version, replace beans and corn with diced bell peppers and serve with cucumber slices or low-carb chips instead of traditional tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg