This oven baked BBQ chicken dip is a must have appetizer the next time you are entertaining! Super easy to make, this hot dip is not shy in the flavor department!
Easy BBQ Chicken Dip for Game Day and Beyond!
I know you are going to love this recipe, because we couldn’t stop eating it!
This BBQ chicken dip is sweet, tangy, cheesy and is a real crowd pleaser. Scoop it up with your favorite chips and crackers for one delicious bite!
Serve this appetizer at your next gathering!
Be sure to check out my Instant Pot BBQ Drumsticks and Crockpot BBQ Chicken too!
Why You’ll Love this BBQ Chicken Dip Recipe:
- Easy: There’s nothing complicated about this recipe, simple to make and so delicious to eat!
- Simple ingredients: You just need a handful of basic ingredients to make this dip.
- Kid friendly: If you have any picky eaters in your house, they are sure to love this. The recipe is simple to and little hands can easily help you to make this.
How to make BBQ Chicken Dip
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Bake the chicken breasts and cut into pieces.
- Mix together the cream cheese, BBQ sauce, ranch, sour cream, cheese and green onion with the chicken.
- Place in a baking dish and top with the rest of the BBQ sauce and cheese.
- Bake and serve!
What’s the best chicken to use?
I like to make this with chicken breast rather than thighs, but both will work. I find that some people prefer the texture of chicken breasts, so if you have picky eaters, those are probably best to use.
What’s the best way to cook the chicken?
I like to bake the chicken breasts in the oven, it’s an eay to prep and hands off method, but you can also cook them on a skillet or in an Instant Pot or Crockpot. To save time, you can also use a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
Check out these posts for different cooking methods.
Can you make it ahead of time?
This BBQ chicken dip is best served warm, straight out of the oven. You can make up the baking dish and keep it refrigerated for a day and then bake it when you are ready to serve.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- Double for a large party and bake in a 9×13 inch pan.
- Serve with tortilla chips, potato chips, bread or veggies!
- I like to use a full fat cream cheese for the richest flavor, but you can use low fat if you prefer.
- The cream cheese should be at room temperature so that it’s easy to combine with the other ingredients.
This BBQ chicken dip is so deliciously indulgent and every bite is loaded with flavor. Super easy to make, this appetizer is meant to be shared!
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BBQ Chicken Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1 package cream cheese softened (8-oz)
- 1 cup bbq sauce divided
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 2 green onions chopped, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425. Rub the chicken breasts with oil, salt, and pepper. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook for 18-25 minutes until the thickest part of the breast reads 165 degrees on a thermometer. Set aside to cool completely then chop into bite sized pieces.
- Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees. In a bowl, stir together the cream cheese, ¾ cup barbecue sauce, ranch dressing, sour cream, half of the cheese and half of the green onion with the chicken pieces.
- Spoon into an 8×8 baking dish, smoothing out the top. Top with remaining ¼ cup bbq sauce and sprinkle on the remaining cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbling around the edges.
- Garnish with the remaining green onions and enjoy!
Notes
- To save time use a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
- Double for a large party and bake in a 9×13 inch pan.
- Serve with tortilla chips, potato chips, bread or veggies!
- I like to use a full fat cream cheese for the richest flavor, but you can use low fat if you prefer.
- The cream cheese should be at room temperature so that it’s easy to combine with the other ingredients.
Mike says
How much rotisserie chicken do I need to use for this recipe?
Becky Hardin says
I would use all of the breast meat from a rotisserie chicken!