Crack Chicken Queso Dip – the BEST cheese dip EVER! Creamy Rotel Dip loaded with chicken, cheddar, bacon, and ranch. Can make on the stovetop, microwave, or in the crockpot. Great for parties and game day! Velveeta, Rotel tomatoes, cream cheese, chicken, bacon, ranch, cheddar, and milk. Serve with Fritos and tortilla chips. I can make a meal out of this yummy cheese dip! #queso #cheesedip #chicken #bacon #ranch #glutenfree
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Stop what you are doing and add this Crack Chicken Queso to your Super Bowl menu. O-M-YUM! This dip is so addictive! Cheesy queso dip loaded with chicken, cheddar, bacon, and ranch. I could make a meal out of this yummy dip. In fact, I did eat this as my lunch the day I made it for the blog. I just couldn’t stop eating it!
What is Crack Dip? Crack Dip is a combination of cheddar, bacon, and ranch. I made the original dip WAY back in 2007 for a Titans football game. We pulled it out at the tailgate and everybody went nuts over it. We couldn’t stop eating it and jokingly said this stuff is like crack. The name stuck. So if a recipe has crack in the name, it means that it has cheddar, bacon, and ranch in it.
How to Make Crack Chicken Queso Dip
This dip is super easy to make. Combine Velveeta, cream cheese, chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, Ranch dressing mix, milk, and Rotel. Heat until the cheese is melted and serve.
- You can make this dip on the stovetop, in the microwave, or in the slow cooker.
- I used rotisserie chicken for the cooked chicken in this dish;
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Rotisserie Chicken: https://www.plainchicken.com/slow-cooker-rotisserie-chicken/
- If you are sensitive to Ranch dressing mix, please adjust the amount to your personal preference.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
- Feel free to substitute turkey bacon for the pork bacon.
- Can you Freeze Crack Chicken Queso? Since this dip has Velveeta in it, it is not recommended to freeze the dip. Freezing Velveeta causes changes in quality and texture.
- Is Crack Chicken Queso gluten-free? Velveeta is considered to be gluten-free, so this dip is gluten-free.
Cheese Dip is Great for Parties and Tailgating
This dip is CRAZY good! I never have any leftovers when I make this for parties or a tailgate. Everyone raves about it! We serve the dip with tortilla chips and Fritos. It is also great with celery sticks or bell pepper slices. If you do have any leftovers, it is great on top of a baked potato or over some enchiladas! YUM!
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Crack Chicken Queso Dip
Ingredients:
- 12- oz velveeta
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup chopped cooked bacon
- 1 (1-oz) packet ranch dressing mix
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 (10-oz) cans Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies, undrained
Instructions:
- Stovetop Preparation: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Cook on medium until cheese has melted. Add more milk if the cheese dip is too thick.
- Microwave Preparation: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine all ingredients. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes, stir. Microwave on HIGH for an additional 4 minutes, stir. Continue microwaving in 1 to 2-minute intervals until cheese is melted and dip is thoroughly heated. Serve immediately. Add more milk if the cheese dip is too thick.
- Slow Cooker Preparation: Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 1 to 2 hours, until cheese is melted. Add more milk if the cheese dip is too thick.
Notes:
- You can make this dip on the stovetop, in the microwave, or in the slow cooker.
- I used rotisserie chicken for the cooked chicken in this dish;
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Rotisserie Chicken: https://www.plainchicken.com/slow-cooker-rotisserie-chicken/
- If you are sensitive to Ranch dressing mix, please adjust the amount to your personal preference.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
- Feel free to substitute turkey bacon for the pork bacon.
- Can you Freeze Crack Chicken Queso? Since this dip has Velveeta in it, it is not recommended to freeze the dip. Freezing Velveeta causes changes in quality and texture.
- Is Crack Chicken Queso gluten-free? Velveeta is considered to be gluten-free, so this dip is gluten-free.
Steph
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I’m going to try with white American cheese hope it turns out
do you think I can leave out the ranch dressing or would it change does consistency too much? I’m really not a fan 🙁
You can make this however you would like.
What is the definition or meaning behind “crack chicken”?
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This looks awesome to take to a Super Bowl Party, any suggestion how to transport it?
I would put it in a large glass bowl so you can reheat it when you get to the party. You can also transport it in the slow cooker and warm it up when you get to the party.
i really want to make this but i need an alternative to Velvetta…too many carbs 🙁 any suggestions??
thank you!
Yes, don’t make this or eat cheese. Or just have a little bit.