When game day rolls around, dips are my jam! And this Mexican chicken taco dip is one of my absolute favorites. It has all the goodies I love in chicken tacos, but in a convenient no-bake dip to share with friends. I loaded it up with layers of sour cream, cheese, guac, salsa, beans, and ground chicken. Trust me, this cold taco dip is so flavorful and perfect for parties!
Mexican Chicken Dip
Nothing makes me light up at a party like seeing a delicious 7 layer dip on the snack table! Even better when it’s a Mexican chicken dip with beautiful layers of guac, salsa, and cheese. Talk about dippable!
When it comes to my own game day parties, I love making my signature cold taco dip with chicken for a slightly healthier take on the classic. But my recipe still has it all–creamy refried beans, cooling sour cream, tangy salsa, and a host of other goodies–made with lean ground chicken instead of beef. Plus, I love how easy it is to make this no-bake layered dip with store-bought ingredients. Even cooking the chicken from scratch, I can still whip this up in just 30 minutes!
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Make-Ahead Tip
You can cook the ground chicken for this dip up to 3 days ahead of time and keep it in the fridge. Then simply layer everything into a baking dish about 30 minutes before serving–no baking or warming up required! I love doing this when I know I have guests coming over so I have more time to mingle with friends.
Layered Chicken Taco Dip Recipe
Equipment
- 2½-Quart Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken (*)
- 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 16 ounces refried beans (1 can)
- 16 ounces guacamole (1 container)
- 24 ounces salsa (1 jar)
- 16 ounces sour cream (1 container**)
- shredded lettuce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
For Serving (Optional):
- chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- tortilla chips (or crackers, pretzels, veggies, etc. for dipping)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet set over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and taco seasoning. Break up the chicken with a spoon and stir in the tomato sauce.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound ground chicken, 1 ounce taco seasoning, ½ cup tomato sauce
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 10-15 minutes.
- While the chicken cools, spread the refried beans in an even layer in the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish.16 ounces refried beans
- Spread the guacamole over the beans, followed by the sour cream, salsa, and cooled ground chicken mixture.16 ounces guacamole, 24 ounces salsa, 16 ounces sour cream
- Top with shredded lettuce, cheese, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro. Serve with your favorite dippers.shredded lettuce, 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, 1 cup diced tomatoes, chopped fresh cilantro, tortilla chips
Notes
- This dip is totally customizable! Feel free to swap out or add in other ingredients as desired. Corn kernels, black olives, diced jalapeños, green chiles, and lots of other ingredients would work great.
- Be sure to allow the chicken to cool slightly before layering in, so it doesn’t turn the shredded lettuce soggy. I actually prefer to make the chicken ahead of time so that it’s already chilled when I make my dip.
- Spice things up by using spicier cheese or adding diced chilies.
Note: Water, salt, pepper, oil, and broth are not counted as ingredients on this site.
Change it Up!
While I went for a classic approach with my taco dip, you can change it up to suit any mood. Feeling spicy? Use spicy salsa and fiery jack cheese. Refried black beans are just as yummy as pinto but can add a different flavor. I like them mixed with a little fresh lime juice! You can also swap the sour cream for plain Greek yogurt to help lighten things up without losing any of the delicious flavor or texture!
How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat
Store leftover layered chicken taco dip tightly covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I don’t recommend freezing this dip. Enjoy this dip cold/chilled straight from the fridge, or at room temperature, to preserve the freshness of the toppings.
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