Description
This Baked Jalapeno Chicken Dip is a creamy, spicy appetizer featuring shredded chicken, cream cheese, and cheddar, enhanced with fresh jalapenos and green onions. Perfect for parties or cozy nights, it’s baked until hot and bubbly, delivering a satisfying blend of heat and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the dip.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: In a large bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and sour cream together until you have a smooth, creamy base.
- Add Chicken and Seasonings: Stir in the shredded chicken, diced jalapenos, chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly for even flavor distribution.
- Incorporate Cheese: Fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture to infuse it with cheesy flavor from inside.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the dip mixture into a suitable baking dish, smoothing it out for even cooking.
- Top with Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the dip, creating a cheesy crust once baked.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese on top is lightly golden.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to set slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- You can adjust the number of jalapenos for less or more heat depending on your preference.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time when cooking chicken breast yourself.
- The dip pairs well with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks like celery and carrot.
- For a spicier kick, leave some seeds in the jalapenos or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
