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Bacon, Ranch seasoning, and cheese create a flavor trifecta in this irresistible crack chicken dip – hot and cheesy and prepped in 5 minutes!
Why is it called crack dip?
“Crack” is actually a term used for a certain combination of ingredients: cheese, Ranch seasoning, and bacon. Put that in dip form, and you’ll realize that the crack flavor combo is AMAZING!
The warm and gooey cheese and crispy salted bacon really send this crack chicken dip over the top! Dip in your favorite crackers, veggies, chips (we love Fritos), or bread, and it will disappear in no time.
For more hot, cheesy dips check out our: Spinach Artichoke Dip, Hamburger Dip and Cheesy Bean Dip. And if you love this dip, you will also love our Crack Chicken.
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- So dippable. Crack chicken dip is perfect for dipping Homemade Tortilla Chips or slices of French Bread. That warm cheesy goodness is perfection!
- 5-minute prep. This popular appetizer is also simple and quick making it great for busy holidays and get-togethers.
- Flavor trifecta. Cheese, bacon, and Ranch – what more could you ask for?
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 20 minutes
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened – room temperature
- 1 ½ tablespoons Ranch Dressing mix
- ½ cup bacon – cooked and chopped – See Bacon in the Oven recipe or use pre-made bacon crumbles.
- 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded – Mexican blend, Monterrey jack, or cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream – or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded chicken – shredded rotisserie chicken, Oven Baked Chicken to shred, or Shredded Chicken in a crock pot
- optional sides – Tostito or Frito scoops work best, also try tortilla chips, carrot sticks, celery sticks, crackers, or crusty bread.
How to Make Crack Chicken Dip
- PREP. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- MIX. Combine 4 ounces of cream cheese, 1½ tablespoons of Ranch dressing mix, ½ cup of chopped bacon, 1 cup of cheese, 1 cup of sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded chicken in a medium bowl. Stir well and pour into a greased 8×8 baking dish.
- BAKE + SERVE. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese and bake for 20-22 minutes. Serve warm.
Slow Cooker Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and add it to a crock pot (about 2 quarts). Cook on LOW heat for 2-3 hours, or until warm throughout.
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Crack Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1½ tablespoons Ranch Dressing mix
- ½ cup bacon, chopped
- 1½ cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded chicken
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine cream cheese, Ranch dressing mix, chopped bacon, 1 cup of cheese, sour cream, and shredded chicken in a medium bowl. Mix well.
- Pour into a greased 8×8 baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese and bake for 20-22 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Prepare the ingredients as instructed and spread in the 8×8 pan. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Cool leftovers and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
The list of ingredients calls for only one cup of shredded cheese, yet the instructions say this:
Combine cream cheese, Ranch dressing mix, chopped bacon, 1 cup of the cheese (remaining will be reserved for the top)…
Where does the remaining cheese for the top come from if all that’s listed for the entire recipe is one cup?
Thanks for pointing that out! We’ll get the post updated. For now, if you like it extra cheesy, use that full 1 cup and a little more sprinked on the top. Otherwise, use 3/4 cup in the casserole and the last 1/4 for the top.
You know, me and my cat love eating soup at 3 am and we really enjoy going on trips to the park and we so rarely find crack “chicken” that we actually enjoy, you have made that happen and so I’M ETERNALLY GRATEFUL.
I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for trying it!
This has a fitting name it’s delicious and addicting.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
This really is so addicting! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe. Adding it to our Superbowl menu.
Mmm…everything I love in a dip!! We will be making this on Sun for the Super Bowl! It will be a hit!
A great dip for super bowl or any occasion. I love the combined ingredients.