It only takes about 5 minutes to make my delicious Easy Ranch Cream Cheese Chicken Dip, and the ingredients are probably already in your pantry and fridge.
I think, there is a saying that “nothing in life is easy” but, in the case of this delicious and easy ranch cream cheese chicken dip, nothing could be further from the truth! Since it’s so quick and has such a short ingredient list, it’s a perfect appetizer to whip up for unexpected guests and it would be a wonderful addition to your game day or Super Bowl party menu.
Speaking of the game day party food, if you want another idea for a winning party appetizer, check out these recipes: Sausage Bread, Crispy Buffalo Shrimp, Easy Southern Boiled Peanuts, Skillet Macho Nachos, and Buffalo Wings. Need more ideas, check out all of my game day recipes here.
I first had this ranch cream cheese chicken dip at my friend Courtney’s house a few year’s ago, and have made it ever since. I don’t think I have ever made it that someone hasn’t asked me for the recipe. Make it tonight, and I promise you will be a rock star with your family and friends.
Easy Ranch Cream Cheese Chicken Dip Ingredients:
As promised, there are only a few ingredients which are: about a cup of leftover cooked chicken or a 10 oz can of chicken, eight ounces of cream cheese, one envelope of ranch dry salad dressing mix, scallions, and parsley. That’s it!
How to make Ranch Cream Cheese Chicken Dip:
If using canned chicken, drain off all of the liquid.
Add the chicken, softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, scallions, and parsley to the bowl of your food processor, fitted with a steel blade.
Pulse until everything is mixed well, and the mixture is smooth.
Serve with crackers or veggies for dipping.
That’s it! Now, how easy is that?
Sharon’s Expert Tips:
I like to serve this dip with Triscuits but you can use any sturdy crackers or veggies you have on hand.
To soften the cream cheese, leave it on the counter for about an hour before blending. Or, remove the wrapper and place it in a microwave for about 30 seconds. Cream cheese which is too hard will not blend smoothly.
No scallions or parsley? No worries, make this dip anyway, it’s still delicious!
If you use canned chicken, be sure to drain it before adding it to the food processor.
Easy Ranch Cream Cheese Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup cubed cooked chicken or 1 10 oz can chunk white chicken breast
- 8 oz cream cheese 1 package, softened
- 1 envelope Ranch dry salad dressing and seasoning mix
- 3 scallions finely minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley minced
- Crackers or Veggies for serving
Instructions
- Put the chicken, softened cream cheese, Ranch dry salad dressing mix, scallions and parsley in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
- Pulse until all ingredients are mixed well and the mixture is smooth.
- Serve with crackers or veggies for dipping
Notes
Nutrition
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Could this recipe be made without a food processor – i.e. with an electric mixer (egg beater)?
Yes, although a food processor chops the chicken up really finely so you will want to chop it up pretty small before mixing everything. It will be just be a little chunky but the taste will be the same. Hope you enjoy it!