Chicken Fajita Dip
A warm, cheesy chicken dip flavored with fajita seasoning and bell peppers for easy party dipping.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula or spoon
- 2-qt casserole dish
- Aluminum Foil
- Oven
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1.5 cups sour cream
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1 cup bell pepper finely diced, any color
- 1/2 cup sweet onion finely diced
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup Cheddar or Mexi-blend cheese shredded
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and fajita seasoning until smooth and uniform.
- Fold in the finely diced bell pepper, finely diced sweet onion, and shredded chicken until evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish in an even layer.
- Top the dip evenly with the shredded Cheddar or Mexi-blend cheese.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake at 350°F for 25–35 minutes, until the edges bubble; optionally remove the foil for the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the hot dip and serve warm with tortilla chips or sliced veggies for dipping.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Soften cream cheese to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Adjust fajita seasoning to taste for more or less heat.
- Any color bell pepper works—use a mix for extra color.
- Serve immediately for best texture and warmth.