Irresistibly Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Dip for Game Days
This Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Dip is a comforting blend of flavors, perfect for sharing on game days.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
For the Dip Base
- 2 medium chicken breasts cooked, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Flavor Boost
- ½ cup diced banana peppers jarred and drained
- ¼ cup diced green onions
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
For Serving
- tortilla chips, pita chips, or vegetable sticks for dipping
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Dip
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Blend until smooth.
- Add in 2 cups of cooked, shredded chicken and fold into the mixture until evenly distributed.
- Fold in ½ cup of diced banana peppers and ¼ cup of diced green onions, then stir carefully.
- Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, and ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x9-inch baking dish and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
Optional: Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Adjust the level of spice by varying the amount of red pepper flakes used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg
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