Description
Warm Crack Chicken Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful appetizer combining cream cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cooked chicken. Perfectly baked until bubbly and golden, this dip is a crowd-pleaser for game days, parties, or casual gatherings.
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). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, chopped cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped cooked chicken. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out smoothly.
- Bake: Bake the dip uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it is hot, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Refer to the FAQ and ingredient list for substitutions or answers to common questions.
- To reduce calories, substitute turkey bacon for regular bacon.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and low-fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt as healthier alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approx. 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
