Description
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Queso is a creamy, cheesy, and savory dip packed with shredded chicken, crispy bacon, melted cheeses, and zesty ranch seasoning. Perfect for parties, game day, or cozy nights in, it’s a crowd-pleaser that comes together easily in one skillet and stays irresistibly dippable!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 can (10 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
6 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
¼ cup chopped green onions
½ cup half and half or milk
Instructions
1. Cook the bacon in a cast iron skillet until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel to drain and crumble when cooled.
2. In the same skillet, reduce heat and add the cream cheese. Stir until softened and beginning to melt.
3. Pour in the half and half or milk, stirring until smooth and fully combined.
4. Add the shredded chicken and Rotel. Mix until evenly combined and bubbling.
5. Slowly stir in the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until fully melted and creamy.
6. Sprinkle in the ranch seasoning mix and combine thoroughly.
7. Top the queso with crumbled bacon, more cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions.
8. Serve hot with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or veggies for dipping.
Notes
Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded for ultimate creaminess.
Keep the dip warm in a slow cooker during parties to avoid it thickening too much.
Add a dash of hot sauce or jalapeños if you like an extra spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: queso, chicken bacon ranch dip, party dip, skillet queso