Description
Warm Crack Chicken Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and savory appetizer made with tender cooked chicken, crispy bacon, ranch seasoning, and a blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Baked until bubbly and golden, this dip is perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings, served with chips, crackers, or vegetables.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup chopped cooked bacon
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (16-oz) container sour cream
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC) and spray a 2-quart baking dish lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, chopped cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped cooked chicken. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and evenly distributed.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly for uniform cooking.
- Bake Dip: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges and slightly golden on top.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- You can refer to the recipe’s FAQ and ingredient list for substitutions or common questions.
- To reduce calories, substitute turkey bacon for regular bacon.
- Use low-fat cream cheese or low-fat sour cream, or replace sour cream with plain Greek yogurt to make a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
