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A serving of creamy banana pepper chicken dip in a rustic bowl, garnished with fresh herbs.

Zesty Baked Banana Pepper Chicken Dip

This Zesty Baked Banana Pepper Chicken Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer featuring shredded chicken, a blend of cheeses, and the tangy kick of banana peppers, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken shredded (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 1 block Cream Cheese softened (8-ounce)
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Banana Peppers drained
  • 2 tablespoons Banana Pepper Juice from the jar
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese plus 1/2 cup for topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley or Chives chopped (for garnish, optional)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish (8x8 inch or 1.5-quart casserole)
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add sour cream and mayonnaise, mixing well until creamy.
  3. Stir in the drained chopped banana peppers, banana pepper juice, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly.
  4. Gently fold in the shredded cooked chicken until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  5. Spoon the dip into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly with melted, slightly golden cheese.
  7. Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, and garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired before serving.

Notes

Serve this versatile dip with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks. For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture, or for a milder flavor, use less banana pepper juice. This dip is perfect for parties and can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.