Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip

Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip

from thepioneerwoman.com

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 c. sour cream, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp. ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped cooked chicken
  • 4 oz. diced pimientos, drained
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced and divided
  • Tortilla chips, crackers, or raw vegetables, to serve

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    In a 12-inch skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring often until crispy, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the pan to a paper towel-lined plate.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, use a rubber spatula to soften the cream cheese until very creamy and smooth. Add the sour cream and the ranch seasoning mix, whisking until very well combined. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese, chicken, pimientos, 5 sliced green onions, and all but ¼ cup of the bacon.

  4. 4

    Spoon the mixture into a 1 quart casserole dish. Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese and reserved ¼ cup of bacon.

  5. 5

    Bake on the center rack until bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining sliced green onion.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or raw vegetables.