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Smokey BBQ Chicken Dip

Smokey BBQ Chicken Dip

Indulge in this Smokey BBQ Chicken Dip, your new favorite party stay-home snack with savory, creamy, and cheesy flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 2 cups shredded Chicken Breasts Freshly cooked
  • 1 tablespoon Oil Any neutral oil
  • 1 medium Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Your favorite smoky or tangy sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1 cup Green Onions Chopped, for garnish
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Canned or frozen

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • oven-safe dish
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Poach the Chicken by placing chicken breasts in a large pot with water; bring to a boil and cook for 20-30 minutes until tender.
  2. Caramelize the Onions by heating oil in a skillet, adding red onions, and cooking for 10-15 minutes until golden; sprinkle brown sugar and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  3. Preheat Your Oven to 425°F (220°C) for achieving a bubbly golden top.
  4. Mix the Ingredients in a large bowl: combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, garlic, red bell pepper, green onions, cheddar and mozzarella cheese, corn, and shredded chicken; fold in caramelized onions.
  5. Transfer to Baking Dish: pour the mixture into a greased oven-safe dish, smooth it out, and drizzle additional BBQ sauce on top.
  6. Bake Until Bubbly for about 20-25 minutes, monitoring for a bubbly top and golden edges.
  7. Garnish & Serve by letting the dip cool a couple of minutes, adding more BBQ sauce and freshly chopped green onions; serve warm with chips or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh poached chicken and serve warm with dippers. Customize BBQ sauce and avoid overcooking onions for perfect sweetness.

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