Description
A creamy and tangy dip featuring tender chicken and zesty banana peppers, perfect for gatherings or family nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried dill (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup sliced banana peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook chicken until fully cooked, then shred and set aside.
- Beat softened cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Add sour cream and mayonnaise to the cream cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dill, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Chop and drain banana peppers, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add shredded chicken and fold in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease baking dish.
- Spoon mixture into the dish, sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep. Adjust spice level to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: dip, appetizer, chicken dip, creamy dip, party food, cheese dip