Barbecue Chicken Dip
Easy and delicious appetizer recipes, like this Barbecue Chicken Dip, are perfect for entertaining at home, as a holiday appetizer, or to enjoy during the big game. All you need to make this recipe is 4 ingredients and about 20 minutes.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 214kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 cups chicken (cooked and shredded)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, barbecue sauce, chicken and cheddar cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Pack down into a medium baking dish (or 2-4 smaller baking dishes), top with extra cheddar cheese, if desired, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with crackers, celery, carrots, pretzels, etc.
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Tips and Techniques
- You can use any barbecue sauce that you like. To make the recipe low carb and keto friendly, be sure to use a low carb barbecue sauce.
- Shred the cheddar cheese from a block for the best melting and texture.
- You can also use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store for this recipe to make it quicker. If you need to cook the chicken, you can bake it or use a pressure cooker.
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven until warmed through. Use within 3-5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 581IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1mg