My Favorite BBQ Chicken Dip
This BBQ Chicken Dip is ridiculously good! Made with simple ingredients and comes together so easily. It is sure to become a Game Day favorite. You could easily prep ahead of time and then pop it in the oven when you are ready to go. Serve with chips, baguette slices or celery!
Looking for another delicious dip? Try our Easy Taco Dip!
Why We Can’t Stop Making This
- Easy: the ingredients are simple and the come together pretty quick!
- Crowd-Friendly: this makes a good-sized batch and will definitely feed a crowd.
- Flavor: this dip is just packed with flavor. From the cream cheese-base to the delicious bbq chicken and then all those add-ins like green bell pepper, corn and red onion (that also add a much-needed crunch). Not to mention the melted cheese on top. When it all comes together it is just perfection.
Key Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- shredded chicken: you can make your own shredded chicken, buy store-bought or grab a rotisserie chicken and break it apart.
- barbecue sauce: use your favorite store-bought brand or you can make some homemade!
- cream cheese (regular or dairy-free): use regular cream cheese or I love the Kite Hill brand for dairy-free.
- ranch dressing (regular or dairy-free): this homemade dairy-free ranch dressing is SO good if you are looking for a store-bought alternative.
- sour cream (regular or dairy-free): we have a homemade dairy-free sour cream on the site, otherwise Forager makes a great store-bought dairy-free sour cream. Or you can use regular – whatever works for you.
- sharp cheddar cheese + mozzarella cheese + parmesan cheese (regular or dairy-free): ooooh that cheesy goodness!
How to Make BBQ Chicken Dip
Step 1: Combine your shredded chicken and bbq sauce. Set aside.
Step 2: Add all your cream cheese base ingredients to a bowl.
Step 3: Stir to combine.
Step 4: Pour out into a large, deep cast iron skillet (a casserole dish could be used as well).
Step 5: Top with corn, bell peppers, red onion and bbq chicken.
Step 6: Cover with shredded cheese.
Step 7: Bake until bubbly.
Step 8: Serve with your favorite chips!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 16 ounces cream cheese, regular or dairy-free (softened)
- ½ cup ranch dressing, regular or dairy-free
- ½ cup sour cream, regular or dairy-free
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 2-3 teaspoons hot sauce, optional
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (regular or dairy-free, divided)
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (regular or dairy-free, divided)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded (regular or dairy-free)
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, sliced or diced
- ½ cup corn kernels
Topping Suggestions:
- additional cheese
- fresh cilantro, chopped
- barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350℉.
- BBQ Chicken: Combine 1 pound cooked shredded chicken and 1 cup barbecue sauce; stir to combine and set aside.
- Cheese Mixture: In large mixing bowl combine 16 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup ranch dressing, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2-3 teaspoons hot sauce (if using), ½ cup sharp cheddar, ½ cup mozzarella cheese and ½ cup parmesan cheese.
- Layer: Pour cream cheese mixture into a large skillet and spread out evenly. Then layer diced bell pepper, red onion, ½ cup corn kernels and bbq chicken on top of the cream cheese mixture. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake: Place in oven for 20-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Add additional cilantro, red onion or barbecue sauce on top before serving, as desired. Enjoy with warm bread, crackers or chips.
Notes
- Dairy-Free Cream Cheese: I love the Kite Hill brand for dairy-free cream cheese!
Nutrition
Originally published March 23, 2017.
Thomas Hmielewski says
I prepped this ahead of time for a game-day gathering, and it disappeared fast. The BBQ chicken and cream cheese base work really well together, while the peppers, corn, and onion add a great crunch. The melted cheese on top pulls it all together.