Rich, good, ooey gooey cheesy chicken enchilada dip is full of flavor- like a chicken enchilada, but a solid appetizer!

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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Chip Dip

We love chicken enchiladas. They are spicy, bursting with cheesy, chicken flavor- and so easy.

So recently, we decided to make some good cheesy chicken enchiladas- but with a twist. We decided to break the mold a bit with them and spin them into a good, easy skillet cheese dip!

They are simple, and only take one pan- making them the solid thing to serve at parties, or before dinner! Cheese dips are one of our favorite things to serve, ever. They are full of flavor, and so good with chips, bread, and veggies.

This Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dip is so good and hearty, it can even work as a meal on it's own. You won't be able to stop eating it- trust us!

How to make Chicken Enchilada Dip

First you will need to assemble the following ingredients:

Chicken – cooked shredded chicken is the solid protein for this cheesy packed dip. If you want to make it vegan you can use beans.
Green chile enchilada sauce – this enchilada sauce is not as spicy as the red and has a wonderful flavor from the green chiles.
Cacique enchilada cheese – this Mexican queso fresco will have a nice smooth texture which is suited to this dip.
Mozzarella, fiesta blend, or cheddar cheese – these good melty cheeses are suited to dip since they will have that nice stringy nature when melted. Sure whichever you have on hand of all of them.
Cream Mexicana – this crema has a slightly sour taste which is similar to sour cream.
Diced Tomatoes – these tomatoes will add a wonderful freshness to this cheese packed dip.
Green onions – these are a wonderful fresh topping that add a great touch of green.

Once you have assembled everything use this method

Melt. Combine the chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheese to a nonstick skillet.

Stir. Stir continuously, scraping the bottom when needed to help melt the cheese evenly without burning.

Add even more cheese. Add the mozzarella and stir well until fully mixed. Top with the green onions, tomatoes, and cream mexicana. Serve warm!

Kitchen notes

Pick your cheeses well. You want to have some base cheeses that will add some sharpness and you want melty cheeses that will make for a great dip.

Turn up the heat. If you want to turn up the heat on this dip try adding some chipotles in adobo. We would add about a 1/2 tsp at a time, taste and add more if you want. It will also add a smoky flavor.

A few answers

How do you keep this warm?

We suggest keeping this warm in a mini crockpot, it's a great way to keep it soft and gooey.

How do we store leftovers?

Leftover dip can be kept in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. You can reheat it in the microwave.

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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dip Recipe

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken, about 1 1/2 cup, shredded
8 oz green chile enchilada sauce
1 package cacique enchilada cheese, cut into small 1/2″ cubes
½ cup mozzarella, fiesta blend, or cheddar cheese
½ tbsp crema mexicana
1 diced tomato, to garnish
green onions, to garnish

Method

In a large, nonstick pan, chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheese until cheese is melted.
Stir well to help cheese melt evenly and mix without burning.
Add in shredded mozzarella, stir well.
When queso is fully mixed, Top with green onions, diced tomatoes, and crema mexicana.