Description
Chicken dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, blending creamy textures with savory chicken and rich cheeses. Perfect for game nights or cozy gatherings, this dish is simple to whip up and will have your friends asking for seconds. Picture yourself scooping into a warm bowl of this cheesy goodness paired with crispy tortilla chips—the ideal appetizer that transforms any occasion into a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the chicken: Boil or poach chicken breasts in water for about 15 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool before shredding.
- 2. Sauté garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir until smooth.
- 4. Bake: Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- 5. Finish: Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped green onions on top before serving with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg