Description
Delicious Chicken Taco Dip brings Southwestern zest to your party spread, blending creamy textures with bold spices. Guests will crave this irresistible appetizer that combines shredded chicken, melted cheese, and classic taco seasonings in one easy-to-devour dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups (480 ml) cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- ½ cup (120 ml) canned black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 block (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) shredded Mexican blend cheese (divided)
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
- ½ cup (120 ml) salsa (mild, medium, or hot based on preference)
- ½ cup (120 ml) corn kernels (optional)
Garnish:
- Sliced green onions
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Diced tomatoes
- Jalapeno slices
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy base by whisking cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning until uniformly blended and silky smooth.
- Fold in shredded chicken, salsa, most of the cheese, black beans, and corn, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Transfer the mixture into a rectangular baking vessel, creating an even layer that reaches all corners of the dish.
- Scatter remaining cheese across the surface, creating a generous coverage that will melt into a golden, tantalizing topping.
- Position the baking dish in the preheated oven, maintaining a temperature of 375°F, and allow the dip to transform for approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Verify doneness by observing a bubbling, melted cheese surface with slightly golden edges.
- Extract from oven and permit a brief cooling interval to stabilize the dip’s consistency.
- Embellish with vibrant garnishes: sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, and optional jalapeño slices for added zest.
- Present immediately alongside crisp tortilla chips, crunchy pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Customize your taco dip by swapping rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut or using leftover grilled chicken for extra flavor.
- Adjust the heat level by choosing mild, medium, or hot salsa and taco seasoning to match your spice preference.
- Make this dip gluten-free by selecting gluten-free taco seasoning and serving with corn tortilla chips instead of wheat-based options.
- Lighten up the recipe by using low-fat cream cheese and sour cream without compromising the creamy texture and delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg