Chicken Fajita Queso Dip | MOLCS Easy Recipes

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar maintains flavor with fewer calories

monterey jack cheese

🥗Healthier: pepper jack cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Mozzarella is more affordable and melts well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream alternative

Plain yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add sliced bell peppers and onion; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add cooked, shredded chicken to the skillet; season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and monterey jack cheese until smooth.

Add the cheese mixture to the skillet; stir until melted and combined.

Incorporate sour cream and jalapeños; mix until smooth and heated through.

Transfer the dip to a baking dish; bake at 350°F until bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Serve hot with tortilla chips for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

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