Description
Cheesy Crack Chicken Dip is the kind of hot, creamy appetizer that instantly makes people gather around the table. Packed with tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, ranch seasoning, and loads of melted cheese, it’s a rich and satisfying easy recipe that works for game day, holiday parties, family gatherings, and casual snack nights. If you need quick appetizer ideas, easy dinner party food, comfort food snacks, or crowd-pleasing food ideas, this warm chicken dip delivers big flavor with very little effort.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir the softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
3. Fold in the shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, most of the bacon, and the chopped green onions.
4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese, remaining mozzarella cheese, and the rest of the bacon.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
7. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm with chips, crackers, or toasted bread.
Notes
Do not bake the dip straight from cold cream cheese, because lumps in the base can keep it from turning smooth and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesy crack chicken dip, chicken dip, hot chicken dip, ranch chicken dip, bacon cheddar dip, easy appetizer, party dip, game day dip, comfort food snack