Description
Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines rich cream cheese, tender chicken, and zesty banana peppers for a delightful taste experience. Perfect for game nights, parties, or cozy evenings at home, this dip offers a creamy texture and vibrant flavor that will impress friends and family alike. Whip it up easily with just a few ingredients and watch it disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced banana peppers
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper; bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through. Cool and shred.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and minced garlic. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in shredded chicken and diced banana peppers.
- Add hot sauce according to preference and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg