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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dip baked in a skillet, topped with fresh herbs, served alongside tortilla chips and lime slices on a white surface.
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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dip

This cheesy chicken enchilada dip is creamy, spicy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for parties, game day, or any easy warm snack.
Course dip, Snacks
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword cheesy chicken enchilada dip
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 479kcal
Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 12 oz cream cheese 1 ½ blocks, softened
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 ½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese divided
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 1 cup red enchilada sauce
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix the dip: In a large bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, black beans, 1 cup cheddar, 1 cup pepper jack, green chiles, taco seasoning, and enchilada sauce until well combined.
  • Assemble: Spread the mixture evenly into an ovenproof skillet. Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheddar and pepper jack cheeses.
  • Bake: Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbling in the center.
  • Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve warm with tortilla chips and lime wedges.

Notes

Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for speed or in the oven for best texture.
Make Ahead: Assemble the dip up to a day ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Let it sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before baking as directed.

Nutrition

Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1233mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1532IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 467mg | Iron: 1mg