Chicken Taco Dip

Creamy with a kick, this chicken taco dip is made with simple ingredients, is perfect to make-ahead, and is completely no-bake. Be party ready in no time!  Chicken, cream cheese, taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and more all combine to make the most delicious dip ever!

Party food recipes like this Chicken Taco Dip are great for game days, holidays, and pretty much any gathering.  Party guests love finger foods and dips!  We LOVE easy, prep-ahead recipes like my Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball and this taco dip is one of my Appetizer recipes you’ll definitely want in your collection!

CHICKEN TACO DIP

This is a recipe that I came up with on accident.  For real!

I was making my Chicken Taco Pinwheels, and got a bit on my finger and ate it.  Obviously it tastes amazing in the wraps for the pinwheels, but as I tasted it, I realized with some minor tweaks, it would be fantastic as a dip.

So I went to work, adding a few ingredients, tweaking some amounts to make it a bit creamier, and viola… this fantastic taco dip was born!

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN TACO DIP

This recipe has very little steps, but is SO packed with flavor!

1. Shred chicken, if not done already.
2. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning and garlic.
3. Stir in chicken, cheese, tomatoes and green chiles, corn, black beans, green onions and cilantro.

PREPARATION TIPS

• If using leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken that isn’t hot – warm it up in the microwave for a bit.  Warm chicken will shred easier than cold chicken.
• Shred in two stages – I use my hands to break the chicken up into smaller pieces, then bust out my hand mixer and use it to shred the chicken into finer pieces.
• Rinse the black beans – that starchy black liquid in a can of black beans isn’t all that appetizing, and you certainly don’t want that in your dip.  Toss the beans into a colander and give it a rinse with cold water.
• Drain canned ingredients really well – the liquid in the cans will water down the dip, turning it into a soupy mess.  I like to put the beans, tomatoes and green chiles, and corn into a colander and let it sit in my sink while I’m getting everything else ready.

VARIATIONS OF TACO DIP

• Spicy – I think this dip is between a mild and medium heat level, but if you want to turn up the heat, you could add some finely minced jalapenos, or an extra can of diced green chiles (hot or mild).  You could also add some cayenne pepper as well.
• Meat changeup – swap the chicken for some shredded turkey, browned crumbled sausage, pork or beef.
• Cheese changeup – not a fan of Mexican-blend cheese and Pepper-jack?  Try some different types, like cheddar, colby, etc.
• Baked – if you prefer a baked dip, try combining these ingredients into a baking dish, top with a little more shredded cheese, and bake at 350 F degrees until hot and bubbly.

MAKING CHICKEN TACO DIP AHEAD OF TIME

No bake dips like this one are SO perfect for making ahead of time… since all the flavors really have time to mesh together!

Combine all the ingredients, then transfer to a container and refrigerate for 1-2 days.

STORAGE

Leftover dip (if you have any!), should be refrigerated in an airtight container and consumed within 3-4 days.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR THIS RECIPE

• Hand Mixer – this model is a true workhorse in my kitchen!

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Chicken Taco Dip

Chicken, cream cheese, taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and more all combine to make the most delicious dip ever!

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 15 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Servings 10 people

Calories 343

Ingredients

  

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• 12 oz cream cheese - softened
• 3/4 - 1 cup sour cream
• 2 Tbsp taco seasoning - approximately one packet
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic - very finely minced or grated
• 2 cups shredded chicken
• 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Pepper-jack cheese
• 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles - drained
• 8 oz can whole-kernel corn - drained
• 8 oz canned black beans - drained
• 5 green onions - thinly sliced
• 1/2 - 1 cup minced fresh cilantro
• juice of half a lime

Instructions

 

• In a large mixing bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning and garlic. Use a hand mixer to beat until well combined.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Cover and chill mixture for at least 1 hour for best flavor.
• Serve cold with chips and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe preparation time does not include chilling time, as that will vary from person to person.

Sour cream amount can vary based on how creamy you want the dip.  Cilantro amount will vary based on your tastes.

SHREDDED CHICKEN RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Tequila Lime Chicken - cook as directed, then shred (this gives the best flavor)
• Rotisserie chicken (store-bought or homemade)
• Leftover cooked chicken from another recipe 
• Canned chicken (this is the easiest option, but not the best flavor)

Author The Chunky Chef

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For example: if an ingredient calls for 4 cups, and you doubled the recipe, it will automatically change to 8 cups. In the instructions, if I say “use 4 cups of cheese”, you will have to realize that since you doubled it, you use 8 cups, not 4