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Cheesy Chicken and Bacon Ranch Dip

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This Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip is a delicious and easy appetizer that is sure to be a hit at any party! It’s made with cream cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon, and chicken. The combination of flavors is creamy, savory, and just the right amount of salty. 

Cheesy chicken bacon ranch dip in a skillet.
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Serve this chicken dip with chips or crackers for a delicious snack that everyone will love! It’s a great appetizer for any party or gathering, like watching the “big game.” Plus, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It’s easy to make. Hormel Real Bacon Bits are 100% real bacon and are a great addition to salads, snacks, and meals. A bonus is that there is no prep on our part when using them – the bacon is already cooked and there is no plan for us to clean up!
  • Just like the bacon, using Hormel Premium Chicken Breast makes preparation a breeze. The chicken is already cooked and is ready to use.
  • It’s creamy and savory. The combination of cream cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon, and chicken is a delicious mix of flavors that everyone will love.
  • It’s perfect for parties. This dip is sure to be a hit at any party or gathering. Serve it with chips or crackers for an irresistible snack that everyone will enjoy!

Let’s look at how to make this delicious dip!

Ingredients

Ingredients to make cheesy chicken bacon ranch dip.
  • Cream cheese
  • HORMEL® Real Bacon Pieces
  • HORMEL® Premium Chicken Breast
  • Mayonnaise
  • Buttermilk ranch seasoning mix
  • Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Green onions
  • Hot sauce

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the dip ingredients.
Block of cream cheese in a glass bowl.
Cream cheese
Chunk chicken on top of cream cheese in a bowl.
Hormel chicken
Green onions on top of cream cheese and chicken in a glass bowl.
Green onions
Bacon bits on top of dip ingredients.
Bacon
Ranch seasoning mix on top of chicken dip ingredients in a glass bowl.
Ranch seasoning
Cheddar cheese on top of chicken and cream cheese in a bowl.
Cheddar cheese
Hot sauce being added to dip ingredients.
Hot sauce
Mayonnaise being added to dip ingredients.
Mayo
Cheesy bacon ranch dip mixed in a glass mixing bowl.
Mix to combine.

Spread mixture evenly into a lightly greased, 1-quart baking dish or small cast-iron skillet.

  1. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with bacon pieces and green onions, if desired. Serve with pita chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Scoop of cheesy chicken bacon ranch dip on a cracker.

Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

If you can’t get enough of cheesy, crowd-pleasing dips like this Chicken Bacon Ranch version, you’ll definitely want to try a few more favorites. My Creamy Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip brings just the right amount of heat, Spinach Artichoke Dip is a classic party staple that never fails, and Quick and Easy Fruit Dip is perfect when you’re craving something sweet instead of savory. Together, they make the ultimate appetizer lineup for any get-together.

Cheesy chicken bacon ranch dip in a skillet.

Cheesy Chicken and Bacon Ranch Dip

5 from 1 vote
This Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip fuses together a trifecta of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Savory bacon combined with succulent chicken and ranch seasoning creates an irresistible snack that'll leave all your guests licking their fingers in delight!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 472

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup  HORMEL® Real Bacon Pieces
  • 10 ounces HORMEL® Premium Chicken Breast drained
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • cup green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  •  HORMEL® Real Bacon Pieces for garnish
  • green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine all of the ingredients and spread into an 8-inch cast iron skillet that has been prepared with non-stick spray.
  3. Bake for 23-25 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 23gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1279mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 851IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 1mg

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Notes

• You can use any type of cheese you like in this dip. Colby Jack and Pepper Jack cheese are a couple of good choices.
• If you don’t have ranch seasoning mix, you can use ½ cup of Ranch dressing. There will be no need for mayonnaise if you use dressing.
• For a spicier dip, add more hot sauce or some diced jalapeños.

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Notes and Tips

  • You can use any type of cheese you like in this dip. Colby Jack and Pepper Jack cheese are a couple of good choices.
  • If you don’t have ranch seasoning mix, you can use 1/2 cup of Ranch dressing. There will be no need for mayonnaise if you use dressing.
  • For a spicier dip, add more hot sauce or some diced jalapeños.

If you’re looking for an easy appetizer that everyone will love, this Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip is it! For more easy and delicious recipe ideas from Hormel Foods, visit Easy Recipe Ideas.

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