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By: MadelinePosted: 10/10/2021Updated: 10/09/2021

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This Bacon Ranch Chicken Cheese Dip is the chicken dip you need for every football party and tailgate. Serve this chicken ranch dip with Fritos for the ultimate crowd pleaser.

Above view of a hand dipping a chip into a bacon ranch chicken cheese dip

Celebrate football sunday with this creamy chicken ranch dip

I don’t love football, but I do love the snacks that people serve during football games ESPECIALLY the dips!! I could make a full meal out of just different types of dips.

I’m especially fond of warm dips cooked in a cast iron skillet like this bacon ranch chicken cheese dip. All of the ingredients are prepared right in this skillet. They are then mixed together in that same skillet and baked until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling.

how should I serve this dip?

Serve this dip hot from the oven. Garnish the top with some green onion, parsley, or fresh dill and some of the leftover crispy pieces of bacon.

I like to use fritos or celery sticks for dipping, but there are so many amazing options for this chicken cheese dip. For a low carb option serve this dip with veggies like bell peppers or broccoli florets.

To make your spread a little fancy, serve this dip with crostini that you toast in the oven with a bit of olive oil and salt. It is also delicious spooned on top of a buttery ritz cracker.

Above view of chicken bacon ranch dip with a spoon in it

Serve it warm or cold!

I prefer to serve this dip warm out of the oven, but it also works as a delicious cold chicken dip. Instead of baking it with an extra layer of cheese on top, just bake it without the extra cheese and allow it to cool completely. Store in the fridge until you are ready to serve. Serve it with crisp cold veggies or ritz crackers.

Kitchen Tools

  • 10″ cast iron skillet or another oven safe 10″ skillet
  • Measuring spoons and measuring cups
  • Tongs and a stiff spatula
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
Above view of ingredients for a chicken ranch dip

Ingredients

  • Strips of bacon
  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Ranch dressing or dip seasoning packet
  • Sour cream
  • Cream cheese
  • Shredded cheddar cheese

Ingredient Substitutions

Feel free to use precooked bacon crumbles in this chicken bacon ranch dip. I prefer to use fresh bacon because then I can sear the chicken breasts in the warm bacon grease for added flavor.

You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. Just be sure to use about a pound worth of meat either way.

Instead of the store bough ranch dressing mix you can make your own ranch seasoning blend at home. Use about 1oz worth of the homemade blend in place of the seasoning packet. I do not recommend using liquid ranch dressing.

In place of the cheddar cheese you can use mozzarella cheese or any other stringy shredded cheese that melts easily.

Seared chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet

How to make this delicious chicken dip recipe in just one pan

Step 1: Brown the bacon

To begin, preheat the oven and cut bacon strips into smaller pieces. Then, heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until it is golden brown and crispy.

This will take about 7 minutes. Saute the bacon frequently to avoid burning. Turn the heat off and remove the bacon from the pan and the majority of the bacon grease.

Step 2: Sear the chicken breasts

Next, return the heat to medium and carefully place chicken breasts in the pan. Cook the chicken breasts for 8 minutes on each side or until they are cooked all the way through.

Check that the chicken is cooked all the way through with an instant read thermometer. The internal temperature should be 165F.

Then, remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set aside.

Step 3: Mix seasonings into the creamy base

Reduce the heat in the pan to medium-low. Put cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning and some of the cheddar cheese in the pan. Stir constantly until a creamy even sauce remains.

Then, remove the pan from the heat. Cut the chicken breast into cubes and add cubbed chicken breast and most of the cooked bacon to the cheese mixture. Set aside some of the crispy cooked bacon for later.

Step 4: Bake it all together with extra cheese on top

Stir the dip to combine fully and top with the rest of the shredded cheddar cheese.

Finally, bake in the oven at 350F for 10-15 minutes until the cheese on top is fully melted and bubbling. Top with green onion, fresh herbs, and the leftover pieces of crispy bacon.

Above view of a chicken cheese dip recipe in a cast iron skillet with chips next to it

Storage and reheating

Once fully cooled, cover with saran wrap or tinfoil or transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheat in the oven at 350 for 10 minutes, until warmed through. Feel free to add more cheese on top before reheating.

Check out these other delicious dips you can make for gamy day!

  • Sausage Pizza Dip
  • Pantry Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Easy Spinach Dip
  • Stuffed Mushroom Dip

This recipe was developed by Courtney Spiegl. You can find her on instagram @courtney_made.

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

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Above view of chicken bacon ranch dip with a spoon in it
Recipe

Bacon Ranch Chicken Cheese Dip

★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews

Make a delicious chicken bacon ranch dip in a cast iron skillet!

Recipe By: Madeline
Prep: 5 minutesCook: 35 minutesTotal: 40 minutes
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Servings: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 8 strips of bacon
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1lb total)
  • 1 packet of ranch dip seasoning or ranch dressing mix (or 1oz homemade ranch seasoning blend)
  • 16oz full fat sour cream
  • 8oz block of cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese – separated into 1 cup and 1/2 cup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and cut bacon strips into smaller pieces. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until it is golden brown and crispy – about 7 minutes. Saute the bacon frequently to avoid burning.
  2. Turn the heat off and remove the bacon from the pan and the majority of the bacon grease. Return the heat to medium and carefully place chicken breasts in the pan. Cook the chicken breasts for 8 minutes on each side or until they are cooked all the way through.
  3. Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set aside. Reduce the heat in the pan to medium-low. Put cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese in the pan. Stir constantly until a creamy even sauce remains.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat. Cut the chicken breast into cubes and add cubbed chicken breast and most of the cooked bacon to the cheese mixture. Stir to combine and top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake in the oven at 350F for 10-15 minutes until the cheese on top is fully melted and bubbling. Top with green onion, fresh herbs, and the leftover pieces of crispy bacon.
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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  1. B says

    Posted on 10/19 at 2:07 am

    Lol this is the hidden valley recipe from their website just with cream cheese and chicken added…

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 10/20 at 6:05 pm

      Hi B! This kind of dip typically has pretty common ingredients! I actually did not see their recipe when developing this, but upon looking at it I see it’s actually pretty different – their recipe uses pre-cooked proteins and is served cold! This hot melty dip is cooked from scratch and I promise it’s delicious 🙂

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        Posted on 1/16 at 12:39 pm

        Made this twice, delish!! I used a Primal Kitchen Garden Ranch seasoning packet and rotisserie chicken to speed up the prep time.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Madeline says

          Posted on 1/17 at 6:17 pm

          good idea Sarah! glad it worked!

          Reply
  2. Amy says

    Posted on 10/30 at 10:02 am

    So good! Perfect for game day!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Kaitlin says

    Posted on 11/8 at 5:09 pm

    I made this for football this past weekend and was a hit

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/9 at 3:04 pm

      Yess love that combo. Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Tresa says

    Posted on 11/8 at 7:21 pm

    I think I have died and gone to heaven while eating this dip. It’s amazing! I added fresh green chiles to it for a little spice and I have zero regrets.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/9 at 3:04 pm

      That sounds amazing!

      Reply
  5. Karen says

    Posted on 12/3 at 3:41 pm

    This. Was. AMAZING!!! I did get a rotisserie chicken and shredded the breasts because I was lazy LOL. Served this on college football Saturday with Fritos Scoops and it was such a hit with my family! Hope I get invited to a Super Bowl party so I can make it again!

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 12/6 at 5:34 pm

      shortcuts are always great! Glad you loved it!

      Reply

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