Description
This creamy, smoky, and cheesy barbecue chicken dip is loaded with crispy bacon, caramelized onions, banana peppers, and ranch. A perfect blend of tangy BBQ flavor and melty cheddar cheese, this dip is a must-try for parties, game nights, or any occasion! Serve it warm with tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing appetizer
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 6 strips bacon, cooked crisp and diced
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/3 cup banana peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce + extra for topping
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or preferred melty cheese)
- Tortilla chips, for dipping
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
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Sauté Vegetables:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add red bell pepper and cook until tender (3-4 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add diced onions. Cook for 8-10 minutes until partially caramelized.
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Prepare the Dip Mixture:
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, BBQ sauce, and ranch dressing until smooth.
- Fold in banana peppers, sautéed red bell pepper, caramelized onions, shredded chicken, half the green onions, and half the shredded cheese.
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Assemble & Bake:
- Spread mixture into an oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
- Drizzle extra BBQ sauce on top and smooth out.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Halfway through baking, sprinkle crispy bacon over the cheese.
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Serve:
- Garnish with remaining green onions.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
- This dip can be made in a slow cooker: Cook on high for 2 hours, then stir, top with cheese and bacon, and cook for another 45 minutes until melted.
- Works great with different cheeses like Monterey Jack or smoked gouda for a unique flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg