Description
This Warm Crack Chicken Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and savory appetizer perfect for gatherings. Made with tender cooked chicken, crispy bacon, cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, and ranch seasoning, it’s baked until bubbly and golden. Serve it warm with chips or veggies for an irresistible snack.
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 the oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, chopped cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped cooked chicken. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Transfer to dish: Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top slightly.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheese is melted and lightly golden on top.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies for dipping.
Notes
- Refer to the FAQ and ingredient list for alternative substitutions and answers to common questions.
- To reduce calories, substitute turkey bacon for regular bacon, use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream, or replace sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approximately 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
