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BBQ Chicken Dip Recipe

4.5 from 133 reviews

This BBQ Chicken Dip is a flavorful, creamy appetizer perfect for game days or parties. It combines tender cooked chicken with tangy BBQ sauce, creamy cheeses, pickled hot peppers, and sautéed vegetables, baked to bubbly, cheesy perfection.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup chicken, cooked and shredded or diced
  • 1/3 cup sliced pickled hot peppers, drained
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, warmed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, cooking until tender and fragrant, approximately 5 minutes.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the sautéed onion and bell pepper with the cooked chicken, drained pickled hot peppers, warmed cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, half of the BBQ sauce (about 2 tablespoons), and half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir thoroughly to create a creamy mixture.
  3. Prepare Baking Dish: Spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of a baking dish.
  4. Add Toppings and Bake: Spread the remaining BBQ sauce evenly over the top of the spread mixture, then sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top. Place the dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) and bake for 20-30 minutes until the cheese melts and the edges are bubbling.
  5. Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve immediately while warm and gooey.

Notes

  • Use pickled hot peppers like jalapeños or banana peppers for a spicy kick.
  • Warm the cream cheese slightly before mixing to ensure smooth blending.
  • This dip pairs well with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated.
  • For extra heat, consider adding a few dashes of hot sauce or using spicier pickled peppers.

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