Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Dip That'll Wow Your Guests
This Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Dip is a flavorful and easy appetizer that never fails to please.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- spatula
- baking dish
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Dip
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken use rotisserie chicken for a quick and tasty shortcut
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced banana peppers
- ¼ cup diced green onions
For Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Finishing Touch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
For Serving
- Tortilla chips, pita chips, or vegetable sticks choose your favorite for a perfect scoop!
Instructions
Steps to Make the Dip
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the cooked, shredded chicken into the creamy mixture until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the diced banana peppers and green onions until evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; stir to combine.
- Pour in the fresh lemon juice and gently fold into the dip.
- Transfer the dip mixture into a baking dish, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with your choice of dippers.
Notes
For best results, use softened cream cheese and consider using rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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