HOT CHICKEN JALAPENO DIP
Rotisserie chicken, bacon, 2 kinds of cheese, fresh jalapenos, then baked, makes this Hot Chicken Jalapeno Dip the hit of any party.
Servings 6
Calories 600kcal
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 fresh jalapenos 4 slices, diced
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken diced
- crackers, bagel chips, bread sticks, scoops, pita chips, celery sticks, bell pepper slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with no stick cooking spray.
- Cook the bacon until crisp. Drain grease, crumble and set aside.
- Cut 3-4 slices of one of the jalapenos to use as garnish. Dice remaining jalapenos. Dice or chop chicken into small pieces.
- Using an electric mixer, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and milk together until smooth. Add 2 cups of the cheddar cheese, sour cream, bacon, jalapenos, and chicken. Mix until well combined.
- Spread into the baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and bake about 20 minutes. Top with jalapeno slices.
- Transfer to a serving dish, or arrange this dish on serving board. Surround with veggies, scoops, bagel chips, crackers, or party breads.
Notes
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Wear gloves and avoid touching your eyes when working with jalapeño peppers.
Can be prepared a day ahead of time, and baked when you need it.
It is an easy appetizer to transport to a party.
The flavor is awesome and it is an excellent crowd pleaser. Leaving the seeds in the jalapenos will add more heat. You could also add a few sprinkles of cayenne pepper for additional heat.
It is an easy appetizer to transport to a party.
The flavor is awesome and it is an excellent crowd pleaser. Leaving the seeds in the jalapenos will add more heat. You could also add a few sprinkles of cayenne pepper for additional heat.