Mexican Layered Chicken Dip
I love making game day food that offers a healthy option, and this Mexican layered chicken dip definitely hits that mark! This vibrant dip combines creamy textures and zesty ingredients that will leave everyone reaching for more. With layers of seasoned chicken, black beans, spicy salsa, and fresh toppings, it's hard not to fall in love at first bite. Both the chicken and the greek yogurt add some great protein to this dish and all of the carbs come from vegetables and the black beans.
I created this delicious dish for the Desert Pepper recipe contest. Find Desert Pepper on Instagram and Facebook for more recipes and the results of this contest. You can purchase Desert Pepper Salsa products at: Sprouts, Publix, Hannaford, Harris Teeter, Shop Rite, Walmart, Giant Eagle, Market Basket, Jewel, Meijer or online from Amazon.
This dip is incredibly versatile too. You can customize it with your favorite ingredients or adjust the heat level to suit your preferences. I used the Desert Pepper Medium salsa for this recipe to keep it heat and flavor neutral to suit most people. However, using the peach mango salsa would add a nice hint of sweetness and you could also use their chile con queso as an additional layer.Whether you're hosting a family gathering, hosting a party or just indulging on game day, this dish always impresses and satisfies!
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You’ll love how simple this dish is to prepare. Using everyday ingredients like shredded chicken, beans, cheese, and fresh veggies makes this dip both accessible and quick to whip up.
How To Make Mexican Layered Chicken Dip
To make Mexican layered chicken dip, start by gathering your ingredients. You'll need shredded chicken, cream cheese, greek yogurt, salsa, black beans, cilantro, guacamole, seasonings and cheese. I like to make most of this from scratch, but you could also use prepared guacamole or rotisserie chicken to make the recipe even quicker.
I always use greek yogurt in place of sour cream for the extra protein, but real sour cream would work here just as easily.
Helpful Tips And Substitutions
I kept this dish on the milder side to appeal to everyone. However, if you're looking to spice things up, add diced jalapeños, hot sauce or canned chipotle in adobo to your layers. Fresh herbs like cilantro can boost freshness and flavor too. Don't hesitate to experiment with different cheese varieties; pepper jack offers an exciting twist!
What To Serve With Mexican Layered Chicken Dip
Pairing your Mexican Layered Chicken Dip with the right accompaniments can elevate the experience. Tortilla chips are a classic choice, providing that satisfying crunch along with every scoop. However, these add a lot more carbs and may not be an option depending on your goals. Fresh veggie sticks, cucumber slices and sweet peppers offer a healthy option while balancing the richness of the dip.
Mexican Layered Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 16 ounces medium salsa, Desert Pepper Cantina Medium
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and smashed, reserve 2 tablespoons whole beans for garnish
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes, drained, reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- ½ cup chopped red onion
Instructions
- Place two tablespoons of salsa in the bottom of the pressure cooker and add the chicken. Alternatively, you can bake the chicken or cook on the stovetop.
- Cook until the meat is finished and drain excess liquid.
- Shred the chicken and pour in half the salsa, mix to combine.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir the black beans together with 2 tablespoons of cilantro until the cilantro is just wilted.
- Remove beans from heat and lightly mash.
- In the bottom of a serving dish, spread the black beans.
- In a separate bowl, mix the greek yogurt and taco seasoning and spread over the black bean layer.
- Spread the lettuce over the yogurt layer.
- Spoon the guacamole over lettuce and gently smooth.
- Spread the chicken over the guacamole.
- Sprinkle the tomatoes over the guacamole.
- Spread the cheese over the tomatoes.
- Sprinkle the red onion over the top and add the remaining beans, tomatoes and cilantro as garnish.
- Serve immediately warm.
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