Crack Chicken Dip
This creamy baked Crack Chicken Dip is loaded with shredded chicken, bacon, ranch seasoning, and melted cheddar cheese. It's the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer for game day, parties, or any gathering.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix or 2 tablespoons
- 5 slices bacon cooked crisp, drained and crumbled, 1 tablespoon reserved for garnish
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Cheddar cheese divided
- 1 ½ cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- Hot sauce or Buffalo sauce to taste (optional)
- 3 green onions or chives divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Thinly slice the green onions. Set aside a tablespoon of the greens for garnish.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together cream cheese, sour cream, and Ranch seasoning mix until smooth and well combined. Stir in bacon, green onions, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and shredded chicken. Add hot sauce if desired.
- Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese and reserved bacon.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. For a more golden top, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end.
- Garnish with reserved green onions. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted bread.
Notes
- Cream cheese must be softened. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Grate your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
- Make ahead: Prep the dip and refrigerate (covered) for up to 24 hours before baking. Add a few extra minutes to bake time if starting cold.
- Slow cooker method: Combine all ingredients (except topping cheese) in slow cooker. Cook on low for 2 hours, add remaining cheese, cover and melt for 15 to 30 minutes. Keep warm up to 2 hours.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between.
- Chicken shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken for the easiest prep.
- Cheese swaps: Cheddar-jack, Colby Jack, or pepper jack all work well.
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1020IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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