Chicken Enchilada Dip
This chicken enchilada dip is an irresistible game day favorite! It's creamy and cheesy with shredded chicken, cheese, cream cheese, enchilada sauce and Tex-Mex flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese , softened
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2-2 cups cooked shredded chicken , I used rotisserie
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1-1 ½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese , divided (monterey jack works too)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro , divided
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- Tortilla chips , for serving
Optional toppings: Chopped cilantro, Sliced green onions, Sliced tomatoes, Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in 1 cup enchilada sauce and mix until well combined. Stir in 1 1/2 - 2 cups cooked chicken, 1 can green chiles, 3/4 cup shredded cheese, 2 Tablespoons cilantro, and 1 teaspoon taco seasoning until combined.
- Pour into the baking dish. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Return to oven and broil until cheese is lightly golden.
- Top with the remaining 2 Tablespoons cilantro. Serve with fresh tortilla chips.
Notes
Storage: Add dip to an airtight container and store in fridge for up to 3 days.
To make-ahead: Prepare dip as directed. Cover with foil or saran wrap and place in fridge for up to 24 hours. Before placing in oven to bake, let sit at room temp for about 10 minutes.
Chicken: Use rotisserie or cooked canned chicken for convenience.
Variations: Can add in extras like black beans or corn. Simply mix in with the rest of the ingredients.
Crockpot Version: Place cream cheese, enchilada sauce, chicken, chiles, 3/4 cup cheese, 2 Tablespoons cilantro, and taco seasoning in crockpot. Stir together. Cook on low 1 hour, or until cheese is bubbly. Before serving, add remaining cheese on top and broil for a couple minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 67mg, Sodium: 560mg, Potassium: 135mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 810IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 195mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
