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Baked Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip in a black square baking dish, with shredded chicken, melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon pieces, and chopped green onions on top.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip

Nesting Lane
Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip is an easy, cheesy baked appetizer with creamy ranch flavor. Perfect for parties and game day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 10

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Large Spoon
Large Skillet
8X8 Baking Pan
Spatula

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breast shredded
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 slices bacon cooked, crumbled and divided
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced and divided
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
  • Add the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until combined.
  • Add the shredded chicken, 1 cup cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, crumbled bacon from 6 slices, and half of the green onions. Stir until evenly mixed.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer with a spatula.
  • Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese has melted.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining crumbled bacon and green onions.
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetables.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Use Rotisserie Chicken – Store-bought rotisserie chicken saves time and works great in this dip. Shred it into small pieces so it's easy to scoop.
Soften the Cream Cheese – Let the cream cheese soften before mixing. Cold cream cheese can leave lumps in the filling.
Cook the Bacon Until Crisp – Crispy bacon gives the dip a better texture, especially the pieces sprinkled on top.
Make It Ahead – Assemble the dip up to 24 hours ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Bake when ready to serve, allowing a little extra time if it's coming straight from the refrigerator.
Choose Sturdy Dippers – Thick tortilla chips, crackers, toasted baguette slices, and celery sticks work great with this hearty dip.

Storing and Reheating

Refrigerating – Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. Refrigerate within 2 hours of serving.
Reheating in the Oven – Transfer the dip to an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and heat at 350°F until hot throughout. Leftovers should reach 165°F.
Reheating in the Microwave – Heat individual portions in a microwave-safe bowl in short intervals, stirring between each, until heated to 165°F.
Freezing – Freezing isn't recommended because the cream cheese and sour cream can separate when thawed, leaving the dip grainy or watery.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 19gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 674mgPotassium: 282mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 636IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 188mgIron: 0.4mg
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