Green Chile Chicken Dip – Plain Chicken

Green Chile Chicken Dip Recipe – This creamy, cheesy dip combines shredded chicken, chive & onion cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, and a hint of green chiles for the perfect balance of flavors. Baked to bubbly perfection, it’s great with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or warm pita bread. Ideal for parties, your super bowl party, or a cozy night in.

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Mexican Chicken Dip

This Green Chile Chicken Dip is a party favorite! Chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, diced green chiles, cheddar cheese, and spices and baked until bubbly. This dip has layers of savory, spicy, and tangy flavors that keep you coming back for more! Serve hot with crispy tortilla chips or fresh veggie sticks. It’s the ultimate warm, cheesy, and slightly spicy dip that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight!

How to Make Green Chile Chicken Dip

This dip is effortless to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a large bowl, stir together chive and onion cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Add shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chiles, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder to the bowl and stir well. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Spread the chicken mixture into a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven until hot and bubbly.

Helpful Tips and Frequently Asked Questions

• I use rotisserie chicken in this recipe, but you can use any cooked chicken you have on hand—chicken breasts, thighs, tenderloins, or canned chicken.
• Variations/Additions:
  • olives
  • hot sauce
  • green onion
  • diced tomatoes
  • black beans
  • corn
• You can use any cheese you enjoy in this dish – cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, pepper jack cheese, or a Mexican cheese blend are all delicious.
• Can I make Chicken Dip in the slow cooker? Yes. Make the dip and spread it into a small crock pot. Cover and cook on LOW heat until hot.
• Can I make Chicken Dip ahead of time? Yes! You can assemble the dip and store it covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before baking.
  • Bring the baking dish to room temperature before baking as directed.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat in the microwave.
  • Leftover dip is delicious reheated and served in tortillas.

What to Serve with Green Chile Chicken Dip

This appetizer is a staple at our game day parties. It is always the first thing to go!

• Serve it with crispy tortilla chips or Frito Corn Chips for a classic and satisfying crunch that complements the creamy, cheesy dip. 
• Fresh veggies, such as celery sticks, carrot sticks, and bell peppers, provide a refreshing and healthy contrast to the rich flavors of the dip. 
• For a more substantial option, offer crackers or toasted baguette slices, which can hold up well to the dip’s thick consistency. 
• To add a bit of variety, consider serving it alongside some homemade guacamole and salsa to complete the fiesta!

Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a casual night in, these accompaniments will make your dip even more irresistible. Looking for more appetizer recipes? Here are some popular recipes from the website:

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Green Chile Chicken Dip

Yield: 8 people

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Green Chile Chicken Dip Recipe – This creamy, cheesy dip combines shredded chicken, chive & onion cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, and a hint of green chiles for the perfect balance of flavors. Baked to bubbly perfection, it’s great with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or warm pita bread. Ideal for parties, your super bowl party, or a cozy night in.

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

• In a large bowl, stir together chive & onion cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream.

• Add shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chiles, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder to the bowl and stir well. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

• Spread the chicken mixture into the prepared dish.

• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

• I use rotisserie chicken in this recipe, but you can use any cooked chicken you have on hand—chicken breasts, thighs, tenderloins, or canned chicken.
• Variations/Additions:
  • olives
  • hot sauce
  • green onion
  • diced tomatoes
  • black beans
  • corn
• You can use any cheese that you enjoy in this dish – cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, pepper jack cheese, or a Mexican cheese blend are all delicious.
• Can I make Chicken Dip in the slow cooker? Yes. Make the dip and spread it into a small crock pot. Cover and cook on LOW heat until hot.
• Can I make Chicken Dip ahead of time? Yes! You can assemble the dip and store it covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before baking.
  • Bring the baking dish to room temperature before baking as directed.
• Store leftovers in an airtight containerin the refrigerator.
  • Reheat in the microwave.
  • Leftover dip is delicious reheated and served in tortillas.

Steph