Description
Warm Crack Chicken Dip is a rich and creamy baked appetizer featuring tender cooked chicken, crispy bacon, tangy ranch seasoning, and melty cheddar cheese, all combined with cream cheese and sour cream for a deliciously irresistible crowd-pleaser perfect for parties and game day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
- 1 (16-oz) container sour cream
Protein and Cheese
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup chopped cooked bacon
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, sour cream, chopped cooked chicken, cooked bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir everything well until fully incorporated.
- Transfer to Dish. Spoon the combined mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out for even cooking.
- 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 slightly golden on top.
- Serve. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving warm with chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Refer to the FAQ and ingredient list for substitutions and common questions.
- To reduce calories, substitute turkey bacon for regular bacon, use low-fat cream cheese, low-fat sour cream, or replace sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
- This dip is best served warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
