Bursting with creamy, smoky BBQ flavor, this BBQ Chicken Dip is a family-friendly twist on classic buffalo chicken dip. Tender shredded chicken is combined with softened cream cheese, tangy ranch dressing, melty Monterey Jack cheese, and your favorite BBQ sauce for a party-perfect appetizer ideal for game days, potlucks, or casual get-togethers. It’s simple to assemble, bakes into a bubbly, golden hot dip, and delivers big, crowd-pleasing taste with minimal effort. Serve it with crackers, chips, or veggies for dipping—everyone will be coming back for more.

Ingredients (makes ~16 servings)

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup prepared ranch dressing

• ½ cup BBQ sauce (choose your favorite brand)

• ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (for the mix)

• ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (for topping)

• 1 lb cooked, shredded chicken

• Crackers or chips, for serving 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.

2. Mix base: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, and ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese.

3. Add chicken: Fold in the cooked shredded chicken until well coated.

4. Bake: Spread mixture in a 9‑inch pie dish (or 8×8 baking dish), then top with remaining ¼ cup cheese.

5. Heat through: Bake for ~20 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted.

6. Serve immediately with crackers, chips, or crisp vegetables 

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: ~172 kcal

• Protein: 7 g

• Fat: 13 g

• Carbohydrates: 5 g

• Saturated Fat: 5 g

• Sodium: ~411 mg