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Crack Chicken Dip

Cultural Context

Crack Chicken Dip is a popular American appetizer known for its creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors, often served at parties and gatherings. It combines shredded chicken, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning, making it a crowd-pleaser. This dip has gained widespread popularity, with many variations emerging, including different types of cheese and additional spices to cater to diverse tastes.

AmericanUSappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
8 ounce block cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
1 cup sour cream
2 Tablespoons (1 packet) ranch seasoning mix
2 green onions (thinly sliced)
6 slices thick cut bacon (cooked and crumbled)
2 cups shredded colby jack cheese (divided use)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided use)
2 cups shredded chicken
1 teaspoon chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Plain yogurt provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl add the cream cheese and with a hand mixer, mix until smooth.

2

Add in the sour cream and ranch seasoning, mix to combine.

3

Add in the green onions and bacon, mix to combine.

4

Add in 1 & ½ cups of the colby monterey jack cheese and 1 & ½ cups of the cheddar cheese, mix to combine.

5

Finally add in the chicken and mix.

6

Stir everything one last time with a spatula to make sure it’s mixed well and spoon it into a 1-quart baking dish, smoothing out the top.

7

Bake for 20 minutes, top with the remaining cheeses and bake for 5 more minutes to melt.

8

Serve immediately with dippers of your choice and a parsley garnish, optional.

Cooking Techniques

shreddingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

1-quart baking dishhand mixer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Crack DipCheesy Chicken Dip

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