Easy Baked Chicken Queso Dip – Creamy, Cheesy & Spicy

This Easy Baked Chicken Queso Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines tender chicken, savory seasonings, and three different cheeses for the ultimate cheesy dip. The rich, creamy Velveeta, pepper jack, and cream cheese melt together to create the perfect gooey texture. Adding jalapeños, cilantro, and red onion brings a fresh bite with a touch of heat, while diced tomatoes with chilies add a tangy, zesty flavor. This dip is the perfect snack for game day, parties, or any gathering. You can use rotisserie chicken to save time, and adjust the level of spiciness by controlling the amount of jalapeño. It’s best served hot with crispy tortilla chips for dipping.

Ingredients

• 1 large chicken breast, cooked and shredded (can use rotisserie)
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  
  

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 teaspoon paprika
  
  

• 1 teaspoon oregano
  
  

• 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
  
  

• 6 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
  
  

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  
  

• 1 large jalapeño, chopped and seeded (for less spice)
  
  

• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  
  

• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  
  

• 14 ounces diced tomatoes with chilies
  
  

• 6 ounces evaporated milk
  
  

• Chips for serving
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
   
   

2. Toss the cooked chicken with the salt, black pepper, garlic, paprika, and oregano in a bowl.
   
   

3. In a 13x9-inch baking dish, combine the Velveeta, pepper jack, and cream cheese.
   
   

4. Add the seasoned chicken, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion, and diced tomatoes with chilies to the dish.
   
   

5. Drizzle the evaporated milk over the mixture.
   
   

6. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted. Stir the dip to combine.
   
   

7. Serve hot with tortilla chips for dipping.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving, based on 12 servings)

• Calories: 213 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 7g
  
  

• Protein: 14g
  
  

• Fat: 14g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 9g
  
  

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
  
  

• Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 0.003g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 56mg
  
  

• Sodium: 582mg
  
  

• Potassium: 299mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 5g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 678IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 6mg
  
  

• Calcium: 288mg
  
  

• Iron: 1mg