This quick and easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip is the the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. It’s rich, creamy, and loaded with gooey cheese and crispy bacon.
Why you’ll love this
Crowd Favorite. This is the perfect party dip, because every loves it. There’s bacon and cream cheese. Enough said! Bonus: it’s kid friendly unlike Buffalo Chicken Dip, which is similar, but can often be too spicy for the littles!
Versatile. This dip pairs perfectly with a variety of vessels such as bagel chips to veggies.
Quick and Easy. 7 ingredients and a handful of minutes is all you need to whip up this party appetizer.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese – creates a thick and creamy base for the dip. Full-fat will give you the best flavor and texture, but if you’re looking to lighten it up, a light cream cheese may be subbed.
- Sour Cream – full-fat will give provide the best flavor and texture, but greek yogurt may be used to lighten the calories.
- Ranch Seasoning Mix – Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix is used in the original recipe and adds the best Ranch flavor! It does have the certified GF label on it, so it is gluten friendly if that’s necessary for you.
- Diced Green Chiles – adds a very mild heat and tang. If you like spicy, try using diced jalapeños instead! As written, this is a very mild dip.
- Chicken – use a store-bought rotisserie chicken for ease. If a rotisserie chicken isn’t available, you’ll need about 4 cups cooked and cubed chicken, which should be about 1 pound.
- Bacon – 1 pound thick-cut bacon should be cooked until crispy, then diced. My secret is baking the bacon in the oven! It’s quicker and less messy than making it on the stove.
- Cheese – use your favorite variety! I used cheddar, but monterey-jack or pepper-jack would be delicious. You’ll need 1 (8 oz) block. Pre-shredded cheese may be used, but it won’t melt as well.
- Green Onions – although they’re just a garnish, they provide a nice, fresh flavor to an otherwise rich dish!
How to make
- Use a hand mixer to mix together cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch in a large bowl, then stir in green chiles, chicken, half the bacon, and half the cheese.
- Spread into a greased 8×8 baking dish, top with more bacon and cheese, then bake at 350 degrees F until hot.
- Serve with dippers of choice and enjoy!
Tips
- Bring the ingredients to room temperature. Cream cheese and sour cream mix together into a smoother dip when brought to room temperature.
- Bake the bacon. Follow my post on How to Make Bacon in the Oven for bacon that is quick, less messy, and perfectly cooked!
- Use leftover chicken. I like using a rotisserie chicken, but any cooked, mildly seasoned chicken will work just fine.
- Cover with foil. If the cheese and bacon start to get too brown, simply cover with foil and continue baking!
Variations
- Make it spicy. Swap the green chiles for jalapenos and add some hot sauce.
- Make it lighter in calories. Use light cream cheese, greek yogurt, and turkey bacon!
What to serve with chicken bacon ranch dip
This rich and creamy dish is best served with something crunchy. For something healthier, try veggies. Otherwise, chips, bread, and crackers will be your best bet.
- Chips: Bagel chips, pita chips, tortilla chips.
- Veggies: Celery, carrots, cucumber.
- Bread: toasted baguette slices, crostini.
- Crackers: Ritz, club, Triscuits.
Be sure to check out our other appetizers for a complete spread.
How to make in advance
- Make the dip according to directions, but instead of baking, cover with foil and place in the fridge up to a day in advance.
- Remove from the fridge and uncover while the oven is preheating, then bake as directed, adding additional time, if necessary.
How to store
Leftovers will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
To reheat, thaw in the fridge, if frozen, then bake at 350 degrees F or microwave until warm.
– Jennifer
Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip
This quick and easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip is the the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. It's rich, creamy, and loaded with gooey cheese and crispy bacon.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 16 people
Equipment for this recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 (8 oz) container sour cream brought to room temperature
- 2 (1 oz) packets Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix
- 2 (4.5 oz) cans diced green chiles don’t drain
- 1 pound cooked and cubed chicken about 4 cups cubed (I used 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken)
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon cooked until crispy, then diced, and divided in half
- 1 (8 oz) block cheddar cheese shredded and divided
- Green onions for garnish
- Bagel chips for serving*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a non-stick square 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mixes into a large bowl, then use a hand mixer to beat until smooth.
- Stir in green chiles, chicken, half the bacon, and half the cheese.
- Taste and re-season, if necessary, spread into the prepared baking dish, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bacon.
- Bake, uncovered, for 30-45 minutes or until the middle is hot; covering with foil if the bacon and cheese on top start to get too browned.
- Garnish with green onions and serve with bagel chips, pita chips, crackers, and more!
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STORING
Room Temp:N/A
Refrigerator:3 Days
Freezer:1 Month
Reheat:Thaw, if frozen, then bake or microwave
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
Notes
*See What to Serve with Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip for other dipper suggestions!
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip
Amount Per Serving (1 scoop)
Calories 296 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 66mg22%
Sodium 668mg29%
Potassium 147mg4%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 470IU9%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 137mg14%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
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