BBQ Chicken Dip
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5
BBQ Chicken Dip
Description
BBQ Chicken Dip brings together roasted chicken breasts shredded into bite-sized pieces mixed thoroughly with softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, caramelized red onions, sharp cheddar cheese, and barbecue sauce. The roasting of the chicken infused with butter and seasoning ensures a moist texture, while the caramelized onions add a subtle sweetness. The dip mixture is assembled in a casserole and topped with extra barbecue sauce and cheese before baking until hot and bubbly, creating a creamy and savory dish with a nicely browned cheese crust.
The dip is best served warm alongside crackers or chips, making it a convenient dish for sharing at gatherings or as a snack. Its balance of creamy, tangy, and smoky flavors makes it satisfying on its own or as a complement to other dishes.
The recipe suggests using softened butter and cream cheese for easier mixing, and the chicken should be fully cooled before shredding to avoid steam making the mixture watery. Caramelizing the onions with brown sugar deepens their flavor, enriching the overall dip.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast bone-in
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 cream cheese blocks, softened to room temperature
- 2/3 cups ranch dressing
- 2/3 cups barbecue sauce your favorite
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese freshly grated, sharp
- crackers or chips, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Rub chicken breasts with softened butter then season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes. Let cool completely then pull chicken off the bone into bite-size pieces. While the chicken is roasting, heat a skillet oven medium-low heat. Add olive oil and onions, cooking until soft, about 5 minutes. Add in brown sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramely. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, 1/3 cup of the BBQ sauce, onions and half of the cheddar cheese. Fold in chicken.
- In a casserole or baking dish (mine was 8-inch round, 4-inch deep), layer the cream cheese mixture, smoothing the top off. Cover it with the remaining BBQ sauce, then the remaining cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and hot. Serve with crackers or chips.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese and butter to ease mixing and blending of flavors.
- Allow roasted chicken to cool completely before shredding to maintain dip texture.
- Caramelize onions with brown sugar to add a subtle sweetness that balances the barbecue sauce.
- Serve hot with crackers or chips for dipping.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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