Description
Warm Crack Chicken Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and irresistible party appetizer featuring cooked chicken, bacon, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and cheddar cheese baked to bubbly perfection. Ideal for serving with chips, crackers, or veggie sticks, this dip combines savory flavors with a rich, smooth texture that delights any crowd.
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 (204ºC). Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, chopped cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped cooked chicken until well combined and creamy.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out gently to create an even layer.
- Bake: Place the dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with your favorite chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Refer to the FAQ section and ingredient list for substitutions or common questions.
- For a lower-calorie version, substitute turkey bacon for regular bacon, and use low-fat cream cheese, low-fat sour cream, or plain Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
