Description
Creamy chicken dip delivers irresistible comfort with melted cheese and zesty seasonings. Packed with juicy chicken and tangy flavors, this quick appetizer invites you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 25 ounces (708 grams) canned chicken breast, drained
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, fully softened
Cheeses and Sauces:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) hot sauce (such as Frank’s)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) ranch dressing
Garnish:
- 1 bunch chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk ranch dressing, hot sauce, and softened cream cheese in a spacious mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency with no visible lumps.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring even distribution throughout the creamy base.
- Gently incorporate drained chicken breast, carefully breaking it into smaller pieces and blending thoroughly with the cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle chopped chives across the surface for a fresh, vibrant garnish and added flavor complexity.
- Transfer the dip to a serving vessel, allowing it to settle at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for a refreshing appetizer experience.
- Arrange an assortment of accompaniments like crisp crackers, tortilla chips, rustic baguette slices, or crunchy vegetable sticks for dipping and enjoying the savory creation.
Notes
- Chill the cream cheese beforehand for smoother blending and easier mixing.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker and more flavorful protein option.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity to control spice level for different taste preferences.
- Dip can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For extra crunch, top with crispy bacon bits or toasted breadcrumbs before serving.
- Best enjoyed within 3-4 days when stored properly in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg