Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword bacon-ranch-dip, chicken-bacon-ranch-dip, easy-chicken-dip

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 269kcal

Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush a 10-inch cast iron skillet or similar size baking dish with oil. Set aside. (If using a baking dish, you may spritz with cooking spray.)
In a medium-size mixing bowl using an electric mixer to whip together cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Ranch seasoning and a few dashes of hot sauce. Whip on medium-high speed until fully combined and smooth.
To the bowl add 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, chicken, bacon, green chilies and chives. Stir by hand until ingredients are evenly distributed. Reserve a small amount of bacon and chives for garnishing.
Spread the dip mixture evenly in the skillet (or baking dish) and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup shredded cheese.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly around the edges and the cheese is lightly golden brown. You can broil to brown further, if desired.
Garnish the top with reserved bacon and fresh chives, then serve immediately with crostini, pita chips, tortilla chips or veggies for dipping.

Chicken - You can use grilled chicken, baked chicken or any leftover chicken in this dip.
Cheese - You can use sharp cheddar cheese, spicy pepper jack cheese or quesadilla cheese in place of monterey jack cheese.
Onion - You can use chopped green onions in place of chives.
Fresh Herbs - You can add fresh parsley for color.
Peppers - You can add extra kick to this dip by adding chopped pickled jalapenos to the dip mixture.
Pan Options - I make this dip in a 10-inch cast iron skillet, but any similar size baking dish or oven safe skillet will work.