Description
Irresistible bbq chicken dip combines smoky, tangy flavors with creamy textures for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Generous portions of shredded chicken, melted cheese, and zesty barbecue sauce make this dish perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 block (8 oz / 226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- sliced green onions
- drizzle of extra barbecue sauce
- tortilla chips
- crackers
- sliced baguette
- veggie sticks
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Calibrate the oven to 350°F, creating an optimal thermal environment for the dip’s transformation.
- Flavor Fusion: In a comprehensive mixing vessel, amalgamate cream cheese, barbecue sauce, and ranch dressing, whisking until a silky, homogeneous blend emerges.
- Protein and Cheese Integration: Delicately fold shredded chicken into the creamy foundation, then introduce cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, ensuring uniform distribution of flavors and textures.
- Baking Arrangement: Elegantly transfer the vibrant mixture into a pristine baking dish, spreading evenly to guarantee consistent heat penetration and maximized flavor development.
- Thermal Transformation: Position the dish in the preheated oven, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify for 20-25 minutes until the surface becomes effervescent and thoroughly heated.
- Final Flourish: Extract the dip, permitting a brief cooling moment, then embellish with freshly chopped green onions and an artful drizzle of barbecue sauce to elevate the sensory experience.
- Serving Suggestion: Present immediately while piping hot, accompanied by crisp tortilla chips or crunchy vegetable sticks for an irresistible communal appetizer.
Notes
- Optimize Chicken Temperature: Ensure chicken is fully cooked and shredded before mixing into the dip, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee food safety and prevent potential bacterial risks.
- Adjust Cheese Consistency: Select high-quality, freshly shredded cheeses instead of pre-packaged options to achieve a smoother, more melted texture and prevent grainy or oily separation during baking.
- Control Sauce Intensity: Customize barbecue sauce selection based on personal spice preference – mild sauces for family-friendly versions or spicier varieties for more adventurous palates, balancing overall flavor profile.
- Prevent Dryness Technique: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil during initial baking to retain moisture, removing foil during the last 5-7 minutes to allow slight browning and prevent the dip from becoming too dry or crusty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg