Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Barbecue Chicken Dip! This creamy and flavorful dip combines tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey cheddar cheese, all brought together by tangy barbecue sauce. Perfect for game nights, parties, or cozy gatherings, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that keeps guests coming back for more. Serve it warm with crunchy tortilla chips or fresh veggies for a fun and interactive appetizer that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 6 strips cooked bacon, diced
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ⅓ cup banana peppers, diced
- ¼ cup green onions, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce + extra for topping
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or preferred melty cheese)
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat; sauté red bell pepper until tender.
- Lower heat and caramelize diced red onion until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, BBQ sauce, and ranch dressing; mix until smooth.
- Fold in chicken, sautéed peppers, bacon, green onions, and half the cheese.
- Spread mixture in an oven-safe dish; drizzle with BBQ sauce and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly; garnish with green onions and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try using smoked gouda or pepper jack cheese. You can prepare the dip ahead of time and bake it when ready to serve.