Cheesy-Chicken-Enchilada-Dip

a chip going into dip with chicken, green onions, tomato, red onion, cheesy, and sauce in it

At Ajpal, I add lots of tips in all of my recipes – because I am a home cook without any formal training, and I find I am more confident making dishes when I understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. My goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.

Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Chip Dip

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

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

They are simple, and only take one pan- making them the perfect thing to serve at parties, or before dinner! Cheese dips are one of my 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 delicious and hearty, it can even work as a meal on it’s own. You won’t be able to stop eating it- trust me!

How to make Chicken Enchilada Dip

First you will need to assemble the following ingredients:

Chicken – cooked shredded chicken is the perfect 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 perfect for this dip.
Mozzarella, fiesta blend, or cheddar cheese – these delicious melty cheeses are perfect for 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!

Tips and Tricks to Perfect Dip

Pick your cheeses well. You want to have some base cheeses that will add some sharpness and you want super 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. I would add about a 1/2 tsp at a time, taste and add more if you want. It will also add a smoky flavor.