Chicken Enchilada Dip Recipe

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I first made this recipe as part of our Spicy Summer Gift Basket that we gave to my brother this past summer. However, it’s so delicious it really deserved it’s own post. This Chicken Enchilada Dip can be made as spicy (or not spicy) as you’d like – no matter how much heat you add, it’s a must-try recipe!

The best Mexican party dip you will ever taste - this cheesy, chicken enchilada dip can be adjusted for just the right amount of heat for your and your party guests. Hands down, my favorite cheesy dip with amazing flavor

This isn’t our first spicy chicken dip recipe – last fall I went crazy for this Spicy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip, and it’s still a family favourite.

However, my mom is not a fan of buffalo sauce so I had to come up with an equally cheesy and delicious recipe that we could bring out at family get-togethers to keep everyone happy, and this chicken enchilada dip definitely fits the bill.

To develop it, I reached out to a friend who lives in Texas and is way more informed about Mexican and Tex-Mex foods than I ever will be. Many of the ingredients she suggested I could find at my normal grocery store, but I had to make a special trip to my local Mexican grocer for queso fresco cheese. I love checking out smaller grocers in my town – I always find unique ingredients and get to pick the brains of the owners to find out their favourite ways to use them.

I’m now more than a little bit hooked on green Mexican sauce and it’s gotten to the point where I need to add Red Chile Habanero sauce whenever we use canned tomato sauce. These flavours are so good, I know it may seem like a lot of new ingredients if you’re not used to them, but I guarantee you’ll find a couple new favourite ingredients, too!

Surprisingly, even my daycare kids loved the mild version of this recipe – it really is a crowd favourite.

How to make a chicken enchilada dip recipe

How to Make Chicken Enchilada Dip

To make this recipe, you’ll need:

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The ingredients you will need to make a cheesy chicken enchilada dip

Place the chicken legs in a saucepan and cover with the red enchilada sauce. Cook over medium heat until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F – about 20 minutes.

Step by step instructions how to make a chicken enchilada dip

Preheat the oven to 400F.

Mix the cheeses minus 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, hominy, and green Mexican sauce together and set aside.

3 different cheese go into this cheesy & delicious Chicken Enchilada Dip

When the chicken is fully cooked, shred the meat from the bones and add the meat to the cheese blend.

Cook your chicken in enchilada sauce before making your cheesy chicken enchilada dip

Pour in the remaining red enchilada sauce (or add 1/2 cup new sauce. Season with the El Yucateco® Red Chile Habanero sauce, adding a Tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired level of heat and flavor. (We ended up with closer to 6 Tablespoons because we really love it.)

Add lots of hot sauce to this cheesy party dip

Place the dip in a large casserole dish and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.

The perfect party dip with lots of spice, chicken and cheese

Bake for 22-30 minutes until cheese is completely melted.

Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

The best Mexican party dip you will ever taste - this cheesy, chicken enchilada dip can be adjusted for just the right amount of heat for your and your party guests. Hands down, my favorite cheesy dip with amazing flavor

 

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Yield: 6 cups dip

Chicken Enchilada Dip Recipe

Chicken Enchilada Dip Recipe

The best Mexican party dip you will ever taste - this cheesy, chicken enchilada dip can be adjusted for just the right amount of heat for your and your party guests. Hands down, my favorite cheesy dip with amazing flavor

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken legs or thighs
  • 1-8oz package cream cheese
  • 1/2 can golden hominy, or corn (can use full can)
  • 1 cup red enchilada sauce (if you can't find this, tomato sauce with cumin, salt and pepper is a quick substitute)
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco cheese, crumbled
  • 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 2-4 Tablespoons El Yucateco® Red Chile Habanero sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup green Mexican sauce (chile-based)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken legs in a saucepan and cover with the red enchilada sauce. Cook over medium heat until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F - about 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  3. Mix the cheeses minus 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, hominy, and green Mexican sauce together and set aside.
  4. When the chicken is fully cooked, shred the meat from the bones and add the meat to the cheese blend. Pour in the remaining red enchilada sauce (or add 1/2 cup new sauce. Season with the El Yucateco® Red Chile Habanero sauce, adding a Tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired level of heat and flavor. (We ended up with closer to 6 Tablespoons because we really love it.)
  5. Place the dip in a large casserole dish and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake for 22-30 minutes until cheese is completely melted.
  7. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

Notes

Can use two small chicken breasts instead of chicken legs or thighs.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

18

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 204Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 368mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 17g

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