Chicken Bacon Ranch Queso

Chicken Bacon Ranch Queso

from burntpelletbbq.com
Appetizer
55 min
12 servings

Chicken bacon ranch queso is the perfect appetizer to serve at your next BBQ. Smokey, tangy and cheesy in every single bite. 

Ingredients

  • 1 poundshredded chicken
  • 1 poundbacon
  • 32 ozqueso blanco velveeta
  • 8 ozmozzarella cheese
  • ½ cupgreen onions
  • 1ranch seasoning packet
  • 1 cup2% milk
  • ¾ cupsour cream
  • ½ cupmayonnaise
  • ¼ cupchicken broth
  • 1 tspapple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbspdried dill
  • 1 tbspdried parsley
  • 1 ½ tspgarlic powder
  • 1 ½ tsponion powder
  • ½ tspsalt
  • ½ tspblack pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Season boneless skinless chicken thighs with salt, black pepper and garlic powder.

  2. 2

    Grill the chicken over medium high heat and remove once it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

  3. 3

    Shred the chicken then combine all of the queso ingredients together in an aluminum foil pan.

  4. 4

    Place back on the smoker for 30 minutes and stir every 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Make the homemade ranch be combining all of the ingredients in a bowl. Mix thoroughly then refrigerate until serving.

  6. 6

    Top with homemade ranch, crispy bacon and green onions. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!