Chicken Enchilada Dip

This cheesy chicken enchilada dip could arguably be named the most perfect dip. It's so easy to make, and SO delicious! You'll love bringing this easy appetizer to every party. 

You'll love this chicken enchilada dip

It's so full of flavor. You get all the flavors of chicken enchiladas in dip form! It's so delicious, it's such a crowd-pleasing appetizer. 

It's easy to make. I love a good recipe where you just have to do some mixing, baking, and just like that you have an incredible dish in front of you!
It's perfect to bring to parties. Whether you're looking for delicious recipes to bring to your next tailgate, or happy hour, everyone is going to love this.

Ingredients

Cream Cheese. I like this chicken enchilada dip to be a bit thicker, so I opt for using cream cheese in this dip. 

Red Enchilada Sauce. I personally love red enchilada sauce, but you can also use green, too! This chicken enchilada dip recipe is yours for the making, so use whatever enchilada sauce you like. 

Chicken Breast. I sautee and shred chicken breasts myself, but if you want to make this even easier, you can also use rotisserie chicken! Rotisserie chicken is also so flavorful and tender, it's a great option. 

Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese and Cheddar Cheese. I mean, of course, you need cheese in this dip! I use shredded sharp cheddar cheese and pepper jack cheese. There are so many other options! You can use Monterey Jack cheese, a Mexican cheese blend, or mild cheddar cheese. 

Green Chiles. I love the little flavor addition of green chile peppers. They aren't necessary, but I love adding them! 

How to make chicken enchilada dip

1. Prepare a baking dish by spraying it with non-stick spray, and preheat your oven to 350F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together your block of cream cheese, enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, 2 cups of your cheese mixture, and green chilies.
3. Pour your mixture into your prepared baking dish. 
4. Add your remaining cup of cheese on top.
5. Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
6. Take out from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
7. Top with fresh cilantro and serve with a side of tortilla chips. 

Make ahead chicken enchilada dip

You can totally make this dip ahead of time! There are a few options.

1. You can make this dip completely ahead of time, store it in the fridge overnight. Bring it out of the fridge 15-20 minutes to bring it down to room temp, cover with aluminum foil and then bake, covered, for 10-15 minutes at 300F, or until heated through.
2. You can make the dip, pour it into the prepared baking dish, top with the shredded cheddar cheese, and cover with aluminum foil to store in the fridge. Once you're ready to bake, bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes.

Substitutions and variations

Cream Cheese. If you don't like cream cheese, you can sub it out for sour cream or if you're looking for a healthier alternative, plain Greek yogurt. 

Shredded Chicken.​ You can also use ground beef or ground chicken in this recipe. 

Toppings. You can top this with jalapeno peppers, sour cream, or queso cheese, too!

Storing and reheating leftover dip

Store any leftover chicken enchilada dip in an airtight container. Once you're ready to reheat, place in an oven-safe baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake at 300F for 10-15 minutes. 

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