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Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Dip

Irresistibly Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Dip for Any Gathering

A creamy banana pepper chicken dip that’s easy to make and a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup Cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
For the Flavor
  • 0.5 cup Diced banana peppers jarred, drained
  • 0.25 cup Diced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
For Serving
  • Tortilla chips, pita chips, or vegetable sticks for dipping

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • baking dish
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix for about 2-3 minutes until silky smooth.
  3. Add the cooked, shredded chicken into the mixture and fold gently until evenly distributed.
  4. Fold in diced banana peppers and diced green onions. Stir gently until well coated.
  5. Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly to integrate spices.
  6. Drizzle fresh lemon juice into the mixture and mix well.
  7. Transfer the dip mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until edges are bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Let the dip cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Organize and chop all ingredients ahead of time for a smooth preparation process. Adjust the red pepper flakes according to personal heat preference. Allow cooling for 5 minutes to enhance flavor and ease of scooping.

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