Description
This creamy banana pepper chicken dip is warm, cheesy, and loaded with tangy flavor. Perfect for parties, game nights, or anytime you crave a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped banana peppers
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, banana peppers, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Optionally, sprinkle extra cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with chips, bread, or veggie sticks.
Notes
- Drain banana peppers well to avoid excess liquid.
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: banana pepper chicken dip, creamy chicken dip, cheesy dip, party appetizer, baked chicken dip