Chicken Enchilada Dip Melted Cheese (Printable)
Creamy blend of shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese made for snacking.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
→ Dairy
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Sauces & Vegetables
06 - 1 cup red enchilada sauce
07 - 1/2 cup canned diced green chilies, drained
08 - 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
09 - 1/3 cup chopped green onions
→ Spices
10 - 1 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
13 - 1/4 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
15 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
16 - Sliced jalapeños
# How To Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup Monterey Jack, and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
03 - Stir in enchilada sauce, green chilies, red bell pepper, green onions, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully incorporated.
04 - Gently fold in the shredded chicken until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly into a 9-inch oven-safe baking dish.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the dip.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until hot and bubbly with cheese fully melted and slightly golden.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with cilantro and jalapeños if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything you adore about chicken enchiladas transformed into an addictive party dip that guests cant stop eating
- Comes together in under 15 minutes of prep time then lets your oven do all the heavy lifting
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- Cold cream cheese will create tiny lumps that never quite disappear, no matter how long you mix it
- The dip needs those crucial 5 minutes of resting time or it'll be too thin and runny when you scoop it
03 -
- Grate your own cheese from blocks instead of buying pre-shredded bags, which contain anti-caking agents that prevent proper melting
- Line your baking dish with foil before adding the dip for the world's easiest cleanup afterward