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Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Dip

Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Dip for Flavorful Game Nights

This Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Dip is a crowd-pleaser perfect for parties or cozy nights in, with a delicious blend of flavors and creamy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken about 2 medium chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup diced banana peppers jarred and 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 perfect for scooping
  • pita chips perfect for scooping
  • vegetable sticks perfect for scooping

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. Gently fold in the cooked, shredded chicken into the creamy mixture.
  4. Add in the diced banana peppers and green onions, folding them into the mixture.
  5. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, stirring well.
  6. Add the fresh lemon juice, mixing everything together until well combined.
  7. Transfer the dip mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
  9. Allow the dip to cool slightly for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavor and texture, using fresh chips or veggies for dipping.

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