Description
This creamy and flavorful Mexican Chicken Dip combines softened cream cheese with zesty taco seasoning, fresh salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, and tender chopped chicken. Perfectly baked until bubbly, this dip makes an irresistible appetizer for parties, game days, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
- 1½ cups salsa
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking, and set it aside.
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat together the softened cream cheese and taco seasoning until smooth and well combined. Then add the salsa and mix thoroughly to incorporate all the flavors evenly.
- Add Cheese and Chicken: Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and the chopped cooked chicken into the mixture to ensure an even distribution of ingredients without overmixing.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the prepared dip mixture evenly into the sprayed 9×9-inch baking dish, smoothing the top for even cooking.
- Bake Until Bubbly: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges. Remove carefully and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken for convenience and extra flavor.
- Feel free to add diced jalapeños or chopped green chilies for extra heat.
- Serve with tortilla chips, sliced veggies, or warm pita bread for dipping.
- You can prepare the mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure smooth mixing.
