I love to cook this in the smoker for a deeper richer flavor.
CHICKEN BACON RANCH DIP
Ingredients:
*4 cups shredded boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
*8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped into small pieces
*1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
*1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
*1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
*3-4 green onions, chopped small
*1/8 cup chopped fresh dill weed
*2 teaspoons garlic powder
*1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
*1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
*1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
*crackers or tortilla chips for dipping
Directions:
~Preheat oven to 350 (or smoker).
~Spray a 8x8 inch pan with cooking spray.
~In a large bowl, mix 1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese, and 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream together until well combined.
~Mix in 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix, 3-4 chopped green onions, 1/8 cup fresh copped dill weed, 2 teaspoons garlic powder and 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce until well mixed.
~Mix in 1/2 cup sharp shredded cheese, 4 cups shredded chicken breasts, and 8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon.
~Pour mixture into prepared pan.
~Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheese evenly over dip.
~Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or smoker for 40 minutes.
