Description
A rich, cheesy, and comforting dip made with tender chicken, tangy banana peppers, and creamy cheeses. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded chicken
1 cup chopped banana peppers
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
3. Add seasonings and stir well.
4. Fold in shredded chicken, banana peppers, mozzarella, and cheddar.
5. Spread mixture in a greased baking dish.
6. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
7. Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve warm.
Notes
Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
Adjust heat level with mild or hot banana peppers.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 batch
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg