Chicken Bacon Ranch Queso Dip
The ultimate game day dip loaded with chicken, bacon, ranch, and melty cheese.
Ingredients
QUESO BASE:
- 1 lb Velveeta cheese cubed
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes 10 oz, with green chilies, drained
- ½ cup ranch dressing
CHICKEN:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
BACON & TOPPINGS:
- 6-8 slices thick-cut bacon cooked and chopped
- 2 jalapeños diced (seeded for mild heat)
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook bacon in cast-iron skillet until crispy, remove and chop. Leave 1 tbsp bacon fat in skillet.
- Season diced chicken with spices, cook in bacon fat 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add cheeses and cream to skillet. Stir until smooth and melted.
- Stir in Rotel, ranch, garlic, jalapeños, and half the green onions until combined.
- Fold in cooked chicken and most of the bacon, simmer 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with remaining bacon, green onions, and cilantro. Serve hot with chips.
Notes
- Use cast iron for best heat retention and flavor
- Cook chicken and bacon ahead for easier party prep
- Keep warm on low heat or warming tray during serving
- Can substitute rotisserie chicken to save time
- Cook chicken and bacon ahead for easier party prep
- Keep warm on low heat or warming tray during serving
- Can substitute rotisserie chicken to save time
Nutrition
Calories: 488kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 1343mgPotassium: 526mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1247IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 467mgIron: 1mg
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