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Creamy Chicken Dip


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious creamy dip made with chicken, cream cheese, and a blend of spices.


Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • 1 can diced green chiles (4 oz)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack & cheddar blend)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Let chicken cool slightly before shredding into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, and half the cheese until well combined.
  5. If using cilantro, stir it in now; adjust seasoning as desired.
  6. Transfer mixture to an oven-safe dish; sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Allow to cool slightly before serving with tortilla chips.

Notes

  • This dip is great served with tortilla chips or as a filling for tortillas.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or less garlic powder and onion powder.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg