Chicken Enchilada Dip
Chicken enchilada dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer that brings a fiesta to your table. This delightful blend of tender shredded chicken, rich cream cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce creates an irresistible flavor experience. Perfect for game nights or cozy gatherings, this dip will leave your guests craving more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium pot, boil water and cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink (about 15-20 minutes). Shred the cooked chicken.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before topping with sour cream, green onions, and jalapeños.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or veggie sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dip portion (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg