Jalapeño Chicken Dip
Shruthi
Jalapeño Chicken Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and spicy appetizer featuring shredded chicken, jalapeños, and a rich blend of cheeses. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual snacks, it’s easy to prepare and impossible to resist.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, tex-mex
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2–3 jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for serving
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
Add shredded chicken, cheeses, diced jalapeños, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables.
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Use cooked chicken for quicker preparation.
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Adjust the number of jalapeños for desired heat level.
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Blend cheeses for a smoother, creamier texture.
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Serve hot for the best flavour and consistency.
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Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated.
Keyword cheesy appetizer, game day dip, Jalapeño Chicken Dip, party snack ideas, Spicy Chicken Dip