Description
Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Dip is a deliciously cheesy appetizer that is perfect for game day and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (Swap with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (Greek yogurt can also be used to reduce fat content.)
- 2 cups Shredded Chicken (Using pre-cooked chicken saves time.)
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (Consider reduced-fat mozzarella to lower calories.)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (Optional for increased cheese flavor.)
- 1 cup Banana Peppers (Fresh preferred or use jalapeños for more spice.)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder (Essential for flavor.)
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika (Chipotle powder is a great substitute.)
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (Swap for avocado mayo for a healthier alternative.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a mixing bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, mozzarella, cheddar, banana peppers, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Dip, Game Day Appetizer, Cheesy Dip