🌶️ Cheesy Mexican Chicken Dip (Restaurant Style)

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Ingredients

For the dip:

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken

  • 1 cup cream cheese (softened)

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack

  • 1 cup canned green chiles (mild or hot)

  • ½ cup salsa or Rotel tomatoes

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the topping:

  • 1 cup diced tomatoes

  • ½ cup diced onion

  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper or jalapeño

  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

  • A squeeze of lime (optional)

For serving:

  • Tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Prepare the dip base

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. In a large bowl, mix:

    • shredded chicken

    • cream cheese

    • sour cream

    • cheddar

    • ½ the mozzarella

    • green chiles

    • salsa

    • seasonings

  3. Stir until everything is fully combined.

2. Bake

  1. Spread mixture into a baking dish.

  2. Top with remaining mozzarella.

  3. Bake 20–25 minutes, or until bubbling and golden on top.

3. Add fresh topping

Mix tomatoes, onions, peppers, cilantro, and lime juice.
Spoon generously over the hot dip.

4. Serve

Line the edge with tortilla chips as in the photo (optional but pretty).
Serve immediately with extra chips on the side.

Tips

  • Add jalapeños or hot sauce for more heat.

  • Substitute chicken with ground beef or black beans for variations.

  • Use Mexican blend cheese for richer flavor.

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