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Canned Chicken Dip

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 small saucepan or skillet
  • 1 8x8-inch baking dish or shallow oven-safe dish
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 can opener
  • 1 measuring cup set
  • 1 measuring spoon set

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans canned chicken 12 oz each; drained; shredded
  • 8 ounce cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce such as buffalo-style
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded; divided
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 2 tablespoon green onions chopped; plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped; optional; for garnish
  • 1 tortilla chips, crackers, or celery sticks for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In the mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
  • Stir in hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until evenly mixed.
  • Add drained canned chicken, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and green onions to the bowl and mix until everything is well combined.
  • Transfer the chicken mixture to the baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until the dip is hot and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and let the dip rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
  • Garnish with extra chopped green onions and parsley if using.
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or celery sticks for dipping.

Notes

For best flavor, make sure the cream cheese is fully softened so it blends smoothly with no lumps, and drain the canned chicken well to avoid a watery dip. You can adjust the heat level by using more or less hot sauce, or swap in a milder wing sauce if serving to kids. This dip reheats well in the oven or microwave, so you can make it ahead and warm it just before serving. If you like extra texture, top with a few tablespoons of breadcrumbs mixed with a drizzle of oil before baking, or stir in some diced jalapeños for more kick.
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