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Chicken Enchilada Dip

A hot, cheesy chicken enchilada-style dip made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, mayo, shredded cheese and diced green chiles. Baked until bubbly and topped with fresh cilantro; serve with tortilla chips.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 cupschickencooked and shredded or cubed
  • 1 brick8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cupmayonnaise
  • 1-1/2 cupsshredded cheesedivided -used Mexican 4 cheese
  • 1 can4 oz diced green chiles (un-drained)
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a casserole or baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed), 1 brick (8 oz) softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup of the shredded cheese (from the 1-1/2 cups), and the undrained 4 oz can diced green chiles. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and smooth.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese evenly over the top of the dip.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are bubbly and the center is hot and creamy.
  • Remove from the oven, top with chopped fresh cilantro, and serve with tortilla chips.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • casserole dish or baking dish
  • Nonstick Cooking Spray
  • Spoon

Notes

4 large chicken breasts, cooked in pressure cooker and shredded
3 bricks, 8 oz, cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1-1/2 cups shredded cheese,  Mexican 4 cheese