Bacon Ranch Chicken Dip

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Servings:

Calories: 315kcal

3-4 Cups Cooked Chicken (shredded or chopped) This is about 1 pound of meat. You can also use a Precooked Rotisserie Chicken
8 Ounces Cream Cheese
2 Tbs Ranch Seasoning Mix
1 Cup Sour Cream
1 1/2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 Cup Bacon Bits

In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and the ranch seasoning until it forms a smooth, savory paste.
Add your 3 to 4 cups of cooked, shredded chicken and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese to the bowl. Stir it well until all the chicken is thoroughly coated in the ranch mixture.
Spread the chicken mixture evenly into a baking dish (or your rental's slow cooker). Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and the chopped bacon. Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling at the edges and melted on top.

Chicken Flexibility: This recipe is incredibly versatile. You can easily use 3 to 4 cups of your own pre-cooked, shredded chicken (breasts or thighs). Alternatively, for an easy grocery store shortcut that saves prep time in a rental kitchen, you can simply buy a hot, pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and shred it with two forks.
Macro Calculations: The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on the specific whole-food ingredients used in this preparation. Please note that the macros are calculated using a blend of both white and dark chicken meat to ensure a rich flavor and optimal fat-to-protein ratios. If you use strictly lean chicken breast, your final fat content may be slightly lower and the protein slightly higher.
Ranch Seasoning: For the best and cleanest flavor, we recommend using 2 tablespoons of our homemade 2KK Ranch Seasoning Mix. It delivers a robust flavor profile without the maltodextrin, cornstarch, or extra chemical fillers often found in commercial, store-bought packets.