Name: Loaded Ranch Chicken Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great); 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 lb. crumbled cooked bacon (reserve some for topping); 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix; 2 green onions, sliced (reserve some for topping); 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp paprika; 1 jalapeño, diced (for a spicy kick)

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Make this loaded chicken bacon ranch dip recipe the next time you’re invited to a party, or serve it to your guests at your own gathering. It’s a great warm dip for game days, potlucks or any casual get together. And it serves a lot of people, depending on appetites. It’s a great dip for a dozen or more people. This baked dip is chock full of tender flavorful chicken meat, bacon, and of course that ultimate flavor partner, dry ranch dressing. And so much you can do with this dip recipe…

Party dip recipes like this one are a fun way to give your party table pizzaz. You can bake this in themed casserole dish, as we did here in our pumpkin casserole, or make it in your crock pot and let it set on warm throughout the party. Serve it with a fun bowl of chips and/ or your favorite veggie tray. Yum!

Loaded Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip Recipe Is A Cheesy Dip With Bacon And Dry Ranch Seasoning — Delicious, creamy and full of flavor. This dip is perfect for chips and veggies.

Ideas on How to Make This Loaded Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip Recipe in different versions:

Chicken bacon ranch appetizers like this one are bound to be popular at any gathering. This party dip is very easy to whip up and you can get as simple or fancy as you like with it. There are SO many ways to change this ranch appetizer up to suit the event and the crowd you’re entertaining.

Baked Loaded Chicken Ranch Dip Recipe With Bacon And Vegetables — This dip is easy to change up. Add your favorite ranch seasoning partners. Chopped fresh jalapeño peppers are great in it. Make it in a dish that reflects your party theme as I did with this adorable pumpkin casserole.

Here’s a few ideas on how to change up this chicken bacon ranch dip:

1:) Spice it up: Add hot peppers, hot sauce or spicy seasonings to keep that iconic bacon ranch flavor combo and kick up the heat a bit. For example, try mixing in 1-2 tsp. of cayenne pepper, or dice up a fresh jalapeño before baking. I did this and the spice was nice but not overpowering. For even more heat, try crushed red pepper flakes on top or a drizzle of sriracha. This is a great version to pair with tortilla chips.

2:) Buffalo Ranch Fusion: Transform this loaded chicken bacon ranch dip recipe in to a whole new flavor profile with buffalo wing sauce. Try mixing 1/4 Cup wing sauce into the filling (to taste). Replace 1/2 of the dry ranch seasoning with blue cheese crumbles or blue cheese dressing. This creates a tangy, zesty dip that goes well with both chips and dip and has LOTS of great flavor too.

3: Mexican Twist: Having a taco night with friends or a burrito party? Add 1/2 Cup of your favorite salsa to the dip filling along with a teaspoon or so of taco seasoning and a handful of Mexican cheese blend. After baking top it with fresh chopped cilantro and avocado slices. Tomatoes and fresh peppers of course will also be great additions to this version.

4: Intensify the Ranch Flavor: Enhance the ranch flavors with extra garlic powder, onion powder, more ranch seasoning and fresh herbs and fresh garlic and onion. Wowsa! Be sure to taste as you go so you like what you create.

5:) Chipotle Ranch Dip: Another fun way to up the heat in this dip differently is add 1 teaspoon chipotle powder or 1-2 teaspoons of adobo sauce into the filling. This spice is going to add a warm smokiness. A pinch of smoke paprika or a dash of hot sauce will also enhance this vibe.

You get the idea. So many ways to go with this recipe. Please let us know how you like this recipe. What did you do with it?

Loaded Ranch Chicken Dip

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

This baked dip is chock full of tender flavorful chicken meat, bacon, and of course that ultimate flavor partner, dry ranch dressing. And so much more you can do with it…

Ingredients

2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb. crumbled cooked bacon (reserve some for topping)
1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
2 green onions, sliced (reserve some for topping)

Optional (for extra flavor)

1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp paprika
1 jalapeño, diced (for a spicy kick)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, cheddar, and mozzarella until smooth.
Stir in the shredded chicken, bacon, and green onions.
Spread mixture into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish (or pie dish).
Sprinkle with a little extra cheese, bacon, and green onions on top.
Bake 20-25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, baguette slices, or veggie sticks.

Notes

👉 Variation ideas:
Swap cheddar for pepper jack for a spicy version.
Add buffalo sauce for a crack chicken-buffalo dip combo.
Use a slow cooker on low 2-3 hours if you want a hands-off option. Read the post for more ideas on changing up this loaded chicken bacon ranch dip recipe!

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 303Total Fat 24gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 84mgSodium 542mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 2gProtein 17g

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