Description
This Crock Pot Chicken Nacho Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful appetizer perfect for game day or any casual gathering. Made with tender shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, and a mix of black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, it’s slow-cooked to bubbly perfection and finished with fresh green onions and cilantro. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggie sticks for a crowd-pleasing dip that’s easy to prepare and delicious to eat.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
- 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
Cheese and Garnishes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Spray the inside of a crock pot with nonstick spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Combine Ingredients: Add shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese into the crock pot. Stir everything until well combined.
- Cook the Dip: Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours or on high for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Stir halfway through cooking to ensure even heating, until the mixture is hot and bubbly.
- Add Remaining Cheese: Before serving, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top, cover the crock pot, and let it melt for about 5 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve the dip warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- You can make this dip spicier by using hot salsa or adding chopped jalapeños.
- Leftovers can be repurposed as a filling for quesadillas or burritos.
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours on low or 1 hour on high
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
