• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
This Silly Girl's Kitchen
  • Home
  • About Me
    • Contact Me
    • Disclosure & Privacy Policy
    • Work With Me
  • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers
    • Baked Goods
    • Drinks
    • Main Dish
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Sweets
  • Seasonal
    • Spring
    • Summer
      • 4th of July
    • Fall
    • Winter
      • Christmas
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
Home » Recipes » Bacon Ranch Chicken Dip

Bacon Ranch Chicken Dip

October 23, 2020 By Dana DeVolk Leave a Comment

Pin
Share
Tweet
Share
1402Shares

Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe

Want and easy to throw together appetizer that everyone loves, has minimal ingredients and is quick? Then you need to make this Bacon Ranch Chicken Dip!

PIN IT NOW TO SAVE FOR LATER!

Piece of celery dipped into chicken dip

 

Bacon Ranch Chicken Dip is a total crowd pleaser, perfect for everyday snacking or as your Game Day centerpiece!

This post is sponsored by BJ’s Wholesale Club, all opinions are 100% my own.

When I think of chicken dip, normally what comes to mind is buffalo chicken dips. If you love buffalo chicken – try my buffalo chicken wontons!

I personally LOVE everything about buffalo chicken, from the tangy dressing to blue cheese. BUT, not everyone loves blue cheese and if I were to make a buffalo chicken dip recipe, I would go all out and load it up.

This past weekend my parents were in town and my Dad doesn’t like blue cheese, so no biggie. I still wanted to make a chicken dip recipe though because… yum.

Why this recipe works:

  • Minimal ingredients helps this come together quickly.
  • Using a rotisserie chicken helps cut down the time.
  • You can easily double this recipe for larger servings.

Bacon Ranch Chicken Dip in pie plate surrounded by crackers and vegetables

Not everyone loves blue cheese… but you know what everyone DOES like? Ranch and bacon…. Bacon Ranch Chicken Dip it is!

We had to go to BJ’s Wholesale Club for our monthly shopping trip anyway so I thought why not pick up everything for our epic chicken dip while there?

BJ’s has these amazing rotisserie chickens in the meat/deli section, so naturally, I picked up one for our chicken dip recipe. I was also able to get everything else for it there as well.

What is in this dip?

AKA crack chicken dip – only 5 simple ingredients in this chicken dip recipe:

  • Cream Cheese.
  • Dried Ranch Dressing Mix.
  • BACON.
  • Shredded Rotisserie Chicken.
  • Cheddar Cheese – I prefer sharp cheddar cheese but use what kind you like.

Overhead of Chicken Dip with vegetables and crackers

What is chicken dip?

Chicken Dip recipes are normally served warm with veggies, crackers, tortilla chips, or other dippers.

It is called this because it is literally made with chicken. We use shredded rotisserie chicken in our recipe, but you can also use canned chicken, baked, or boiled chicken, whatever you prefer!

How to make Bacon Ranch Chicken Dip:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer or in a stand mixer, mix together the cream cheese and ranch seasoning until smooth. Mix in the bacon, 3 cups of the cheddar cheese, and the chicken. 
  2. Place mixture into a 9-inch baking pan. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until bubbly. Top with remaining cheese, bake an additional 5 minutes until melted.
  3. Serve chicken dip warm with dippers of your choice such as celery, tortilla chips, or crackers. 

It is a great appetizer to serve during football games or any gathering!

Some of my other favorite dips we have on our page include Greek Yogurt Dip, 3 Ingredient Spicy Cheese Dip and Roasted Garlic Cream Cheese Dip!

Close up of chicken dip in pie plate topped with bacon and green onions

What can I serve with this?

At BJ’s Wholesale Club, they have platters of cut up veggies I like to serve with my bacon ranch chicken dip. You can also use any cut up veggies you like or even cracker, tortilla chips, whatever you wish!

This is a very hearty dip though, so I suggest having a butter knife or spoon handy for serving.

How to store?

I recommend since this uses chicken and cream cheese that it be stored in the refrigerator, just place plastic wrap or foil over your dish and it will keep for about 3-4 days.

This can also be frozen, just add any leftover chicken dip to an airtight container. Freeze for up to three months. Let the dip thaw completely before adding to an oven safe dish and reheating in the oven.

Tips and Tricks:

  • We like to use a rotisserie chicken for this as it is quicker, but you can bake or boil and shred chicken breasts.
  • Use whatever cheese that you like, we like sharp cheddar.
  • This can be frozen, see my tips above.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled to fit in a larger pan to serve more people.

 

Close up of celery dipping into chicken dip Pinterest Image

If you are interested in becoming a member of BJ’s Wholesale Club like me, then just click on this link to register. Just for signing up you and I will both receive a $25 BJ’s gift card, score!

If you want a fun and delicious appetizer recipe then you need to make the Bacon Ranch Cream Cheese Dip right away! You will love it.

If you like this recipe you might also like:

  • 7 Layer Dip Totchos
  • Spicy Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
  • Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cream Puffs

If you’ve tried this BACON RANCH CHICKEN DIP let me know in the comments how it turned out! You can follow me over on PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK to find some more of our mouthwatering recipes!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate this Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Bacon Ranch Chicken Dip

Want and easy to throw together appetizer that everyone loves, has minimal ingredients and is quick? Then you need to make this Bacon Ranch Chicken Dip!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, bacon chicken dip, chicken dip, ranch, ranch chicken dip
Servings: 32 servings
Author: Dana at ThisSillyGirlsKitchen.com

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 package dried ranch dressing mix*
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon diced small, cooked until crispy and drained
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded chicken**
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced, optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer or in a stand mixer, mix together the cream cheese and ranch seasoning until smooth. Mix in the bacon, 3 cups of the cheddar cheese, and the chicken. 
  • Place mixture into a 9-inch baking pan. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until bubbly. Top with remaining cheese, bake an additional 5 minutes until melted.
  • Serve chicken dip warm with dippers of your choice such as celery, tortilla chips, or crackers. 

Video

Notes

*3 Tablespoons if using a large container of dried ranch seasoning.
**Using store-bought rotisserie chicken makes this super fast and easy.
  1. We like to use a rotisserie chicken for this as it is quicker, but you can bake or boil and shred chicken breasts.
  2. Use whatever cheese that you like, we like sharp cheddar.
  3. This can be frozen, see my tips above.
  4. This recipe can easily be doubled to fit in a larger pan to serve more people.
Nutriton Disclaimer
Tried this recipe?Follow me @danadevolk or tag #danadevolk!
  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Dana DeVolk
Follow me
Dana DeVolk
Dana is a professional Chef turned blogger, recipe developer, food photographer, cookbook author, brand ambassador, local tv personality, and more! Her passion is writing about food and posting recipes while offering tips and tricks of the trade. She lives in Florida with her Hubby and fur babies. Interested in working with Dana? Email her at [email protected]
Dana DeVolk
Follow me
Latest posts by Dana DeVolk (see all)
  • Cookies and Cream Red Velvet Brownies - January 20, 2021
  • White Chicken Chili (Low Calorie Recipe!) - January 18, 2021
  • Stuffed Pepper Soup - January 15, 2021
(Visited 268 times, 1 visits today)
Pin
Share
Tweet
Share
1402Shares

Related

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER.

Get my latest recipes goodies straight to your inbox!

I hate Spam as much as you do so, No Spam I promise!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

Disclaimer: By clicking on the "Yes, I want in" button above you are giving me your consent to collect and use your information according to the law and My Cookie Policy Privacy

*If you are an EU Citizen please join the list through this GDPR link: this GDPR link

Filed Under: Appetizer, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: #tailgating, appetizer, bacon, bacon dip, chicken dip, dip, hot dip, ranch, ranch dip, superbowl, warm chicken dip, warm dip

Previous Post: « Chocolate Chip Muffins
Next Post: Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

HI, I’M DANA!

Dana from This Silly Girl's Kitchen Blog

Dana is a professional Chef turned blogger, recipe developer, food photographer, and more! Her passion is writing about food and posting recipes while offering tips and tricks of the trade. She lives in Florida with her Hubby and four fur babies.

Read more about me HERE…

Categories

Subscribe

Join Our Newsletter
Join Our Newsletter

Get my latest recipes goodies straight to your inbox! I hate Spam as much as you do so, No Spam I promise!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

Disclaimer: By clicking on the "Yes, I want in" button above you are giving me your consent to collect and use your information according to the law and My Cookie Policy Privacy

HOLIDAY FAVORITES

Whipped Cream in bowl square image

Chocolate Whipped Cream

Close up of Tiramisu Pie on plate Square image

Tiramisu Pie

Chocolate Layer Cake on cake stand square image

Chocolate Layer Cake

Close up of Southern Collard Greens on white plate square image

Southern Collard Greens

Cranberry Orange Braid

Eggnog Pudding in glass topped with whipped cream square image

Eggnog Pudding

Popular posts:

  • Monterey ChickenMonterey Chicken
  • The Best Fluffy Buttercream FrostingThe Best Fluffy Buttercream Frosting
  • Fluffernutter DipFluffernutter Dip
  • Cinnamon Cream Cheese CookiesCinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies
  • Key Lime Pie - Mini No Bake Pies!Key Lime Pie – Mini No Bake Pies!
  • Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll UpsApple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll Ups

Footer

FEATURED IN

AS SEEN ON

COPYRIGHT © 2012-2020 · THIS SILLY GIRLS KITCHEN | POLICY PRIVACY.