Crack Chicken Dip is an easy and cheesy warm dip, loaded with shredded chicken, bacon, and ranch mix. It’s an utterly addictive party or game-day snack!
What’s in This Crack Chicken Dip Recipe?
This crack chicken dip recipe is always the first one to be gobbled up at parties! It’s oven-baked so it comes out warm and bubbly, and it’s perfect for scooping up with your chip or crudité of choice!
- Cream Cheese: Makes this dip creamy and tangy.
- Sour Cream: Adds extra creaminess and tanginess to the dip. Mayonnaise makes a good substitute, or try using ranch dressing (you can omit the ranch seasoning).
- Ranch Seasoning: Adds classic ranch flavor.
- Cooked Bacon: We like thick-cut bacon. To save time, you can use pre-made, store-bought bacon crumbles
- Green Onions: Add a pop of color and freshness.
- Cheese: We used Colby Jack and cheddar, but you can use any combination of cheeses you like!
- Cooked Chicken: This recipe is great for using leftover shredded cooked chicken, or grab a rotisserie chicken from the store.
Variations on Warm Crack Chicken Dip
While crack chicken dip traditionally uses shredded chicken, you can experiment with other protein options such as diced ham or cooked ground turkey or beef. It’s also easy to incorporate vegetables like diced bell peppers, jalapeños, or chopped spinach for a bit of crunch.
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How to Store and Reheat
Allow this warm crack chicken dip to cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the dip in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
How to Freeze
Freezing crack chicken dip may alter the texture of the dip, but it will still be safe to eat. Freeze the dip in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Allow the dip to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
Crack chicken dip delivers pure joy in every bite! Warm, cheesy, creamy, and savory, it ticks all the dip boxes. So easy to make, it’s great for game day, movie night, holidays, or whenever you crave a delicious dip!
Crack Chicken Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature (1 brick)
- 1 cup sour cream room temperature
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix 1 packet
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon cooked, crumbled, and divided
- 3 green onions sliced, divided
- 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded colby jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Equipment
- Hand Mixer
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray the inside of a 1-quart oven-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sour cream and ranch seasoning, mixing well.8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
- Use a rubber spatula to fold in the bacon and 2 of the green onions, reserving about ¼ cup of each for the top.8 slices thick-cut bacon, 3 green onions
- Fold in 1½ cups of cheddar cheese and ½ cup of the Colby Jack cheese, followed by the shredded chicken.2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup freshly shredded colby jack cheese, 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Carefully remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle on the remaining cheeses and bacon, then bake (or broil on low) for another 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with the remaining green onions. Serve immediately with your favorite dippers.
Notes
- Serve crack chicken dip with tortilla chips, crackers, crostini, or celery and carrot sticks!
- This dip is great to make 1 day in advance. Follow the recipe through step 4, then refrigerate the dip until you’re ready to bake it. Add about 5 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
How to Make Crack Chicken Dip Step by Step
Beat the Cream Cheese: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray the inside of a 1-quart oven-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat 8 ounces (1 brick) of room-temperature cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup of room-temperature sour cream and 1 ounce of ranch seasoning, mixing well.
Add the Bacon and Green Onions: Use a rubber spatula to fold in 8 slices of crumbled cooked thick-cut bacon and 2 sliced green onions, reserving about ¼ cup of each for the top.
Fold in the Cheese and Chicken: Fold in 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese, followed by the 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken.
Bake the Dip: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes.
Top with Cheese: Carefully remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle on the remaining ½ cup of each of the cheeses and bacon, then bake (or broil on low) for another 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish and Serve: Top with the remaining green onions. Serve immediately with your favorite dippers.
Crack chicken dip is a warm dip consisting of chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon, and shredded cheese.
Contrary to popular belief, “crack” actually refers to the flavor combination of cheese, ranch seasoning, and bacon in a dish, not the addictive quality of the dish– although this is certainly addictive!
Yes, you can! Add all of the ingredients to a crockpot and cook on low for 2 hours. Garnish with bacon crumbles and green onions before serving.
Yes, this bacon, ranch, and cheese chicken dip is naturally keto-friendly!
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